Danish Blue Processed Cheese Slices from China
Pre-sliced processed cheese derived from Danablu (Danish blue-veined cheese), melted and reformed with emulsifying salts for uniform texture. Classified under HTS 0406.30.63.00 for being other processed cheese containing blue-veined varieties except Roquefort, suitable for sandwiches. It maintains blue cheese veining and flavor profile post-processing.
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
• Check country-specific cheese quotas (e.g
• EU limits); provide melting process documentation
• Avoid mislabeling as natural cheese to prevent duty disputes