Grated Gruyere for Fondue from China
Traditional grated Gruyere cheese prepared specifically for Swiss fondue, processed from Gruyere-process wheels aged minimum 5 months. Classifies under HTS 0406.20.81.00 for grated Gruyere-process cheese per U.S. Note 22 import provisions. Cultural authenticity verified by production certificates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include AOP/PDO certificates for premium pricing; apply for license 60 days pre-shipment; vacuum pack to preserve grating texture during ocean transit