Pecorino Sardo Dolce Original Cylinder from Japan
Pecorino Sardo Dolce from Sardinia features compact cylindrical loaves (3-5 kg) made exclusively from sheep's milk, aged 20-60 days for a sweet, delicate flavor. The natural rind and firm paste distinguish it as not grating-suitable. Falls under HTS 0406.90.57.00 for Pecorino in original loaves.
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
• Sardinian origin certificate mandatory; verify 100% sheep's milk via fat/protein analysis to avoid cow's milk blend reclassification
• Quota tracking essential—monitor USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports for remaining Pecorino allocations
• Label as 'not for grating' explicitly; CBP rejects ambiguous sheep's milk cheeses without clear loaf form documentation