Manchego Cheese Wheels from Canada
Manchego is a firm sheep's milk cheese from Spain aged 2-12 months, with nutty flavor and PDO protection. Falls under 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' not specified in quota categories like Italian-types. Sold in distinctive wax-coated wheels.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include PDO certificate to verify authenticity and support 'other cheese' classification
• Age documentation prevents confusion with fresh cheeses in 0406.10
• Monitor EU-27 cheese quota access under Additional U.S
• Note 16