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Gruyere AOP Cheese Loaves from Japan

Protected Designation of Origin (AOP) Gruyere cheese from Switzerland with signature large eyes, produced in traditional large wheels then cut into loaves. Falls under HTS 0406.90.48 as 'other' Swiss or Emmentaler cheese with eye formation, encompassing regional variants like Gruyere. Distinct nutty flavor from extended aging meets Emmentaler-style criteria.

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 AOP/PDO certificates from Swiss authorities; quota licenses mandatory for Switzerland origin

Test for eye formation size and distribution per HTS specifications

Label with protected designation markings

Gruyere AOP Cheese Loaves from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.48.00