Danish Blue Cheese Processed Wheels from China
Processed blue-veined cheese made from Danish Blue cheese, not grated or powdered, presented in 2kg wheels with characteristic blue veins and creamy texture. It falls under HTS 0406.30.12.00 as processed blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort, entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions for dairy imports. This subheading applies to specific quota-eligible processed cheeses from designated countries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as required for General Note 15 quota entries; verify cheese meets blue-veined processing standards excluding Roquefort
• Include detailed fat content and origin certification to avoid reclassification