Pecorino Toscano Sheep Cheese from Canada
Pecorino Toscano is a Tuscan semi-soft cheese made from sheep's milk, aged 2-6 months with a mild, slightly tangy taste and brushed rind. It fits HTS 0406.90.59.00 for other sheep's milk cheeses not covered by blue-mold, Italian-type, or low-fat quotas. Imported as DOP-protected wheels for Italian cuisine.
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
• Require DOP seal verification for authenticity; monitor calendar-year quota allocations; ensure vacuum packaging labels specify sheep's milk origin