Frozen Grated Edam Cheese from China
Flash-frozen grated Edam cheese to preserve freshness for export and extended shelf life. Classified in HTS 0406.20.43.00 as grated Edam under General Note 15 quota controls. Frozen state doesn't alter grated cheese heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Maintain -18°C chain with temp logs for CBP; declare frozen weight precisely
• Coordinate quota with frozen storage availability; avoid thawing reclassification