Manchego Cheese from Canada
Manchego is a Spanish sheep's milk cheese aged from 2 months to 2 years, with PDO status and natural rind. Enters under HTS 0406.90.63.00 as 'other cheese' via general note 15 quota, not fitting Italian, Swiss, or other specific categories. Licensing required.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include PDO certificate from Spanish DOP council; apply for USDA license per quota year limits; declare aging period accurately to avoid fresh cheese misclassification