Grated Torta del Casar Sheep Cheese

Torta del Casar, soft Extremadura sheep's milk cheese, exceptionally grated for spreads. HTS 0406.20.55.00 sheep's milk powder despite soft texture. Thistle rennet unique.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.6%+17.5%27.1%
🇲🇽Mexico9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇨🇦Canada9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇩🇪Germany9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇯🇵Japan9.6%+10.0%19.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.04.00Higher: 27.5% vs 27.1%

If fresh soft un-grated

Fresh soft sheep's fresh cheese subhead.

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Import Tips & Compliance

PDO verifies sheep/thistle; soft doesn't = curd

Note 16 quotas

Moisture tests prevent curd reclass

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