New Zealand Maasdam Eye Cheese from Japan
Maasdam-style cheese from New Zealand featuring large eyes like Dutch Gouda but qualifying as Emmentaler-type under 70,000 kg Australia/NZ allocation in Note 25. Fits due to eye formation from specific cultures.
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
• Verify NZ dairy board certification; ship in climate-controlled reefers; declare under correct quota note to avoid rejection