New Zealand Grass-Fed Cheddar Slices from China
Pre-sliced Cheddar from 100% grass-fed New Zealand cows, qualifying under largest Note 18 allocation of 8,200,000 kg for HTS 0406.10.24.00. Fresh unripened Cheddar entered pursuant to quota in consumer-ready slices. Higher omega-3 profile from pasture diet.
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
• Largest quota allocation favors NZ; still requires license and quota certificate from exporter
• Shelf-life critical for sliced; provide accelerated stability data meeting FDA dairy standards
• Slice thickness affects classification; uniform slices under 0406.10, irregular crumbs to 0406.20