0406.90.49.00/Imported Gammelost in Wax Coating/Japan

Imported Gammelost in Wax Coating from Japan

Wax-coated wheels of Gammelost protect this aged Norwegian cheese during transport, maintaining its dry, crumbly texture from cow's skim milk. HTS 0406.90.49.00 covers this as Gammelost specifically, excluding waxed coverings from weight per U.S. notes. Ideal for slicing in traditional recipes.

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

• No weight allowance for wax per U.S

• Note 7; declare net cheese weight accurately

• Comply with FSMA temperature logs for dairy to prevent spoilage claims at entry

• Cross-check against blue-mold quotas; Gammelost's brown fermentation differs