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
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify NZ dairy board certification; ship in climate-controlled reefers; declare under correct quota note to avoid rejection