Grated Idiazabal Sheep Cheese from Canada
Idiazabal is a smoked Basque sheep's milk cheese, grated for use in pintxos and cooking. HTS 0406.20.55.00 applies to its powdered sheep's milk form, allowing mild smoking per dairy notes. Distinct from fresh or Emmentaler types.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document smoking process doesn't alter milkfat (80-95%) to stay in butter definition exclusion
• Quota under Note 16 for other cheeses; verify country-specific limits (e.g
• EU)
• Phytosanitary certificate required for smoked products; pitfall is mold contamination claims