Manchego Cheese Wheels from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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