New Zealand GN15 Processed Cheddar Slices from China
Machine-sliced processed cheddar from New Zealand under GN15 quota, in vacuum-sealed packs. Classifies as 0406.30.22.00 processed cheddar not grated/powdered, pursuant to general note 15. Used in sandwiches and burgers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.5%
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
• Include slice thickness specs to confirm not 'grated'; monitor NZ quota fill rates
• Pitfall: retail packaging may require FDA prior notice