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Ossau-Iraty Sheep Cheese from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Ossau-Iraty Sheep Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.59.00