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Lappi Cheese from Japan

Finnish cow's milk cheese smoked and aged, ring-shaped with dark rind, mild smoky flavor. HTS 0406.90.95.00 covers as general quota cow's milk cheese; smoking doesn't change base classification.

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

Smoking process documentation prevents misclassification as preserved

Finland uses EU quota share

Include smoke type (wood only, no liquid)