Pecorino Toscano Sheep Cheese from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
19.6%
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
Import Tips
• Require DOP seal verification for authenticity; monitor calendar-year quota allocations; ensure vacuum packaging labels specify sheep's milk origin