Edam Cheese Curd for Processing from China
Fresh Edam-style cheese curd drained but unmolded, destined for further U.S. processing into retail products. HTS 0406.10.44.00 covers this unripened fresh cheese entered via Note 20. Meets fresh cheese definition without molding or ripening per chapter notes.
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
• Declare intended end-use as processing to qualify; obtain triple-checking on quota eligibility
• Refrigerate strictly to prevent unintended ripening during transit