0406.90.66.00/Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese Wheels/Japan

Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese Wheels from Japan

Aged Parmesan cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, grated or in wheel form, classified under HTS 0406.90.66.00 as an Italian-type cheese described in additional U.S. note 21. This subheading applies to specific quota-entered imports of such cheeses not in original loaves. Imports require USDA licensing due to quantitative restrictions.

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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as this falls under quota provisions of note 21; verify cheese meets cow's milk Italian-type specifications (Parmesan); ensure documentation proves compliance with fat content and aging requirements to avoid reclassification