La Paulina Goya Cheese Wheel from Japan
La Paulina Goya cheese is an Argentine cow's milk cheese entered under HTS 0406.90.28.00 pursuant to General Note 15, qualifying for specific quota access as Italian-type Goya cheese. Produced in large wheels for aging, it features a firm texture suitable for grating or table use. This classification recognizes its traditional production method meeting tariff provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm entry aligns with Argentina's 6,383,000 kg quota under Additional U.S
• Note 25 before shipping
• Include lab analysis showing compliance with Goya cheese characteristics to prevent CBP disputes
• Avoid common error of declaring under general cheese codes; specify 0406.90.28.00 on entry documents