Feta-Style Hard Grating Pecorino from Japan
Hard grating variants styled after Feta but aged for grating use, made from sheep's milk in loaf form meeting all criteria under HTS 0406.90.56.00. These differ from soft Feta by extended aging creating grateable consistency while retaining original production loaf shape.
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
• Differentiate from soft Feta via lab hardness testing documentation
• Label clearly as grating cheese to prevent retail confusion and CBP challenges
• Monitor for PDO conflicts if marketed as traditional names