Ossau-Iraty Sheep Cheese from China

Ossau-Iraty is France's only PDO sheep's cheese from Manech breed milk, semi-hard with fruity, nutty notes after 4+ months aging. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.59.00 as other sheep's milk cheese not matching quota-specific types. Imported as 4-5 kg wheels for charcuterie.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Validate PDO labeling compliance; track quota usage per country of origin; provide aging certificates >4 months