Icelandic Eye Formation Emmentaler Block from Japan
Emmentaler-style blocks from Iceland with distinctive large eyes, entering under HTS 0406.90.44.00 per General Note 15 for quota-eligible eye cheeses. Known for clean, mild taste from pure Icelandic milk sources and traditional methods.
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
• Use Iceland's 300,000 kg allocation; licenses mandatory from USDA for timely clearance
• Certify eye size and formation process to align with Swiss/Emmentaler criteria