0406.90.56.00/Pecorino Romano Sheep's Milk Cheese Loaf/Japan

Pecorino Romano Sheep's Milk Cheese Loaf from Japan

Authentic Pecorino Romano is a hard, salty sheep's milk cheese produced in large cylindrical loaves, aged for at least 8 months and characteristically grated over pasta dishes. It meets the criteria for HTS 0406.90.56.00 as it is made exclusively from sheep's milk, presented in its original loaf form, and specifically suitable for grating due to its granular texture. This classification distinguishes it from processed or non-grating sheep cheeses.

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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license as this subheading falls under cheese quota systems with country-specific limits

• Provide certification confirming 100% sheep's milk origin and grating suitability to avoid reclassification

• Verify loaf integrity during inspection; damaged packaging may trigger weight disputes or quota ineligibility