Bleu d'Auvergne Processed Portions from China
Individually wrapped processed portions of Bleu d'Auvergne, French blue-veined cow's milk cheese, 50g each. Classified in HTS 0406.30.12.00 as processed blue-veined cheese under GN15, meeting dairy spread and butter definitions indirectly via base cheese.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Ensure portions meet 'not grated/powdered' criteria; declare exact milkfat per chapter note (a)
• Pitfall: retail packaging may trigger set classification scrutiny