Appenzeller Cheese Wheels from Switzerland from Japan
Traditional Swiss Appenzeller with prominent eyes and herbal rind, qualifying under Switzerland's 3,630,000 kg allocation in Note 25 for eye-formation Emmentaler types. Classified in 0406.90.46 due to specific fermentation producing gas pockets.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming eye formation from propionic bacteria; apply for quota license before peak season; declare exact weight excluding inedible coverings per US Note