Grated Cabrales Blue Cheese from China
Grated Spanish Cabrales, a potent blue cheese made from mixed cow/goat/sheep milk with aggressive blue veining. This powdered form enters HTS 0406.20.22.00 as grated blue-veined cheese pursuant to General Note 15 quota requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Mixed-milk composition requires detailed fat and protein analysis for Chapter 4 compliance
• Spain falls under EU-27 quota; coordinate with EU exporter for remaining quota availability
• Prevent moisture clumping in powder - affects 'grated/powdered' vs 'crumbled' classification