Emulsified Appenzeller Process Cheese from China
Processed version of Swiss Appenzeller cheese (herbed, non-eye), melted with salts for smooth spreadability, qualifying under U.S. Note 22 quota for Gruyere-process types from Switzerland. Entered pursuant to quota provisions with strict licensing. This 0406.30.51.00 product is neither grated nor powdered.
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
• Submit composition analysis certificate proving dairy-only emulsifiers; monitor USDA quota dashboard for availability; avoid over 95% lactose whey derivatives per chapter exclusion