040690010

ACTIVE

"- Intended for use as materials for processed cheese, for "the Pooled Quota��"

HS code 040690010 (Chapter 04 "Dairy produce; eggs; honey"; Heading 0406 "Cheese and curd"; Subheading 040690 "Other cheese") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "- Intended for use as materials for processed cheese, for "the Pooled Quota��". Japan customs apply General rate of 35%, Temporary rate #Free. Statutory unit of measure: KG. This commodity is subject to 2 import regulations or restrictions; see compliance section below. 1 free trade agreement preferential rate is available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
一般税率 General rate	35%	Official tariff schedule
暂定税率 Temporary rate	#Free	Official tariff schedule
WTO 税率 WTO rate	29.8%	Official tariff schedule

FTA Preferential Rates

1 agreement available · certificate of origin required

Agreement	Rate	Effective	Regulation
CPTPP	#Free **2	—	—

Compliance & Controls

2 import regulations, restrictions, or permit requirements

食品衛生法

Food Sanitation Act

FD · https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/yunyu_kanshi/kanshi/index_00004.html

Agency: Office of Import Food Safety Food Inspection and Safety Division,Public Health Bureau , Ministry of Health, Labour and WelfarePermit required

家畜伝染病予防法

Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control Law

AN · 【Animal】 http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/im_index.html 【livestock products】 http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/product/import.html

Agency: Animal Health Division, Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQuarantine / SPS

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