Swiss Cheese Loaves Without Eyes from China
Block loaves of Swiss cheese produced without the characteristic eye formation, classified as fresh unripened under strict milkfat and aging specs. Qualifies for HTS 0406.10.64.00 under U.S. note 22 provisions for quota entry of such specialty cheeses.
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
• Document production process proving no eye formation (e.g
• via pressing methods); apply for quota license via USDA early in season; label accurately as 'fresh unripened' to match subheading