0406.90.99.00/Manchego Cheese Wheels/Japan

Manchego Cheese Wheels from Japan

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 — 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%

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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

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