Appenzeller Fresh Cheese Wheels from China
Fresh wheels of Appenzeller cheese, a Swiss-style without eye formation akin to Emmentaler, unripened for quota entry. Fits HTS 0406.10.64.00 under U.S. note 22 for specified Swiss/Gruyere types.
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
• Verify PDO status doesn't conflict with U.S. naming; obtain origin cert for quota; watch for mislabeling as ripened if held too long