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
20%
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
• Bulk packaging requires additional phytosanitary certificates for dairy pathogens
• Verify against quota year calendar; new quotas reset January 1 annually