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Wensleydale Cheese from Japan

Wensleydale is a firm, crumbly Yorkshire cheese made from cow's milk with sweet, lemony notes. Enters HTS 0406.90.63.00 as 'other cheese' pursuant to general note 15, not matching quota-specific varieties. Licensing mandatory.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Label as pressed but not cooked to distinguish classification; apply for USDA license per calendar year quota; check for blue Wensleydale variant reclassification