0406.90.59.00/Manchego Curado Sheep Cheese/Japan

Manchego Curado Sheep Cheese from Japan

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 — 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

• Confirm DOP/PDO certification for origin claims; check for quota eligibility under sheep's milk provisions; provide fat content analysis to avoid misclassification