Parmesan Cheese Retail Wedge from Japan
Generic Parmesan-style cheese from cow's milk, cut into consumer wedges from larger wheels. HTS 0406.10.58.00 applies to Italian-type cheeses not in original loaves. Must meet minimum aging and composition for quota eligibility.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Minimum 10-month aging certification required even for generic Parmesan
• Wedge weight declaration excludes rind per US note regulations
• Avoid 'generic hard cheese' declaration; specificity prevents duty escalation