Roquefort Cheese Processing Slices from China
Pre-sliced processed cheese made primarily from Roquefort with emulsifying salts for uniform melting in sandwiches and appetizers. Falls under HTS 0406.30.57.00 as 'other' processed cheese (not grated/powdered) containing Roquefort, distinguished by its sharp, piquant flavor profile. The slicing is post-processing for consumer convenience.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Require FDA prior notice and USDA cheese import permit; test for Roquefort PDO compliance if claiming origin
• Avoid quota exhaustion by monitoring US dairy import allocations monthly
• Label clearly as 'processed' to prevent reclassification as natural Roquefort