Manchego Curado Sheep Cheese from Canada
Manchego Curado is a semi-hard Spanish cheese aged 3-6 months, made from raw Manchega sheep's milk with a firm texture and nutty flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.90.59.00 as 'other' sheep's milk cheese, excluding quota-specific types like those low in fat or blue-mold varieties. Typically imported in 7-10 lb wheels for gourmet markets.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm DOP/PDO certification for origin claims; check for quota eligibility under sheep's milk provisions; provide fat content analysis to avoid misclassification