Appenzeller Fresh Cheese Wheels from Japan
Fresh wheels of Appenzeller cheese, a Swiss-style without eye formation akin to Emmentaler, unripened for quota entry. Fits HTS 0406.10.64.00 under U.S. note 22 for specified Swiss/Gruyere types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify PDO status doesn't conflict with U.S. naming; obtain origin cert for quota; watch for mislabeling as ripened if held too long