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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Smoking process documentation prevents misclassification as preserved
• Finland uses EU quota share
• Include smoke type (wood only, no liquid)