Comté Cheese with Large Eyes from EU from Japan
French Comté, a firm Emmentaler-style cheese with large characteristic eyes, imported under EU quota provisions of Note 25. Meets HTS criteria for eye formation suitable for the specific tariff line.
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
• Include PDO certification for Comté authenticity; track EU quota fill rate monthly; ensure vacuum packaging prevents eye collapse in transit