Processed Gruyere Slices for Quota Entry from China
Individually sliced processed cheese derived from Gruyere, emulsified for smooth melting, entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions. This falls under 0406.30.49 as un-grated/powdered Gruyere-process cheese from eligible origins. Commonly packaged for retail deli use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
• Confirm slices are not pre-grated to avoid 0406.40 classification; provide lab analysis for fat content and emulsifier levels; track calendar-year quotas to avoid over-entry penalties