0406.20.55.00/Grated Roncal Sheep Milk Cheese/Japan

Grated Roncal Sheep Milk Cheese from Japan

Roncal DOP cheese from Navarre sheep's milk, grated into powder for Spanish recipes. HTS 0406.20.55.00 for sheep's milk grated cheeses, meeting moldable dry matter criteria if concentrated. Heritage-protected product.

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%

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Import Tips

• DOP label verification; ensure no cow's milk adulteration via DNA testing

• General cheese quota Note 16 applies; track annual limits

• Document dry matter (70-85%) if concentrated to avoid cheese vs. whey confusion