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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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