Unripened Teleme Cheese from China
Teleme is a fresh, unripened Greek-style cheese made from sheep or cow's milk, soft and spreadable with high moisture content. Falls under HTS 0406.10.68.00 as other fresh cheese not qualifying as quota-protected Swiss/Gruyere-process types. Often packaged in brine but remains unripened.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Brine packaging documentation must specify non-ripening preservation; Greek origin checks against Edam/Gouda quota eligibility; maintain cold chain to preserve freshness