Bulk Processed Gruyere Cubes from China

Cubed processed Gruyere cheese packaged in large foodservice blocks for restaurant use, produced by emulsifying premium Gruyere curds. Classified in 0406.30.53.00 as 'other' Gruyere-process cheese, providing consistent melting for fondues and gratins. Meets all technical specifications for processed cheese in heading 0406.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

Bulk packaging requires additional phytosanitary certificates for dairy pathogens

Verify against quota year calendar; new quotas reset January 1 annually