0406.20.55.00/Powdered Ossau-Iraty Sheep Cheese/Japan

Powdered Ossau-Iraty Sheep Cheese from Japan

Ossau-Iraty, France's AOC sheep's milk cheese from Manech breed, finely powdered for culinary applications. Classified in HTS 0406.20.55.00 for grated sheep's milk cheeses, PDO-authenticated. Used in Bearnaise and gratins.

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

• AOC certification mandatory; test protein/mineral content per modified whey exclusions

• EU quota access under Note 16; licenses via USDA/DA

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with whey concentrates (heading 0404 exclusions)