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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

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

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