Powdered Ossau-Iraty Sheep Cheese from China
Ossau-Iraty, France's AOC sheep's milk cheese from Manech breed, finely powdered for culinary applications. Classified in HTS 0406.20.55.00 for grated sheep's milk cheeses, PDO-authenticated. Used in Bearnaise and gratins.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.6%
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
• AOC certification mandatory; test protein/mineral content per modified whey exclusions
• EU quota access under Note 16; licenses via USDA/DA
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with whey concentrates (heading 0404 exclusions)