Defatted Swiss Cheese Gratings from China
Grated Emmentaler-style cheese defatted to 0.5% butterfat max, for low-cal fondues. HTS 0406.20.85.00 for grated low-fat under Note 23 quota, separate from eye-formation Swiss quotas.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Distinguish from Note 25 eye Swiss quotas; provide eye-absence proof if applicable
• Pitfall: eye formation remnants trigger 0406.90.46 reclassification