Salted Processed Cheddar Cheese Loaves GN15 from China
Salted loaves of processed cheddar cheese designed for GN15 tariff-rate quota entry, produced by emulsifying cheddar with salt and cultures for extended shelf life. Classified under 0406.30.22.00 due to its processed nature (emulsified) and compliance with general note 15 import provisions from designated countries. Commonly used in deli slicing operations.
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
• Confirm eligibility under specific country quotas (e.g
• Australia 2,450,000 kg); provide lab tests for milkfat and moisture per chapter notes
• Pitfall: mislabeling as natural cheese triggers reclassification to higher duties