Leyden Cheese from Japan
Semi-hard cow's milk cheese from Netherlands flavored with cumin seeds, aged for pungent aroma. HTS 0406.90.95.00 covers as general quota cow's milk cheese, spices considered flavoring not changing 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
• Spice content <5% doesn't affect cheese classification; declare accurately
• Track Netherlands quota within EU allocation
• Provide proof of natural lactic cultures only