Canadian Aged Processed Cheddar GN15 from China
Aged processed cheddar from Canada, emulsified after aging, entered under GN15 (no license needed if unpasteurized aged 9+ months per notes). Fits 0406.30.22.00 as processed cheddar per general note 15. Premium for charcuterie.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36%
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
• Leverage license exemption for 833k kg Canadian unpasteurized aged cheddar; provide aging certification
• Pitfall: pasteurized versions require full licensing