Grated Swiss Emmentaler Blend from China
Mixture of grated Swiss and Emmentaler cheeses for culinary use, containing or processed from both varieties meeting U.S. Note 22 definition. Classified in HTS 0406.20.81.00 for grated mixtures of Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process cheeses under quota provisions. Requires documentation proving component cheeses qualify under note.
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
• Provide certificates of analysis showing minimum Emmentaler/Swiss content; apply for quota license early in calendar year; avoid Mexican origin as excluded from this provision