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%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
• 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