Argentine Azul Processed Slices from China
Sliced processed blue cheese from Argentina featuring Penicillium blue veins, quota-eligible under note 17. HTS 0406.30.14 for 2,000 kg Argentina-specific processed blue-mold allocation.
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
• Argentina's tiny 2,000 kg quota fills rapidly; plan early license applications
• Slices must retain block integrity (not powdered); document cutting post-processing