Gruyere Cheese Powder from China
Powdered Gruyere cheese containing cow's milk, suitable for fondues and baking with excellent melting properties. HTS 0406.20.91.00 applies to this grated/powdered form not meeting Swiss cheese quota specs. Dehydration preserves nutty flavor while enabling long shelf life.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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 eye-formation Swiss quotas (Note 24); provide eye structure photos if questioned
• Certificate of analysis for dry matter >70% if concentrated whey characteristics suspected