Wensleydale Cheese from Japan
Firm, white cow's milk cheese with sweet, honeyed notes and flaky texture from Yorkshire tradition. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.95.00 under general cow's milk cheese quota (Note 16), as it's neither soft-ripened nor a quota-specific variety.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify PDO status doesn't conflict with quota origin rules; use licensed customs broker experienced in dairy
• Provide fat/dry matter analysis meeting butter >0.5%
• Monitor for reallocation of unfilled quotas mid-year