Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks from China
Mature cheddar cheese produced in Australia with sharp flavor from extended aging, meeting the specifications in Additional U.S. Note 18 for tariff-rate quota entry. This fresh unripened cheese is classified under HTS 0406.10.24.00 as Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota provisions. Blocks are typically 40-pound for wholesale distribution.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required for Note 18 quota; Australian origin qualifies for 2,450,000 kg allocation
• Provide certification of cheese type and origin; ensure compliance with fat content and aging standards to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quota status via USTR; unfilled quantities may be reallocated but require timely application