0406.90.48.00/Gruyere AOP Cheese Loaves/Japan

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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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