Gruyere Emulsified Cheese Spread from China
Spreadable processed cheese from Gruyere-process base, quota-eligible under Note 22 for retail and hospitality use. Meets water-in-oil emulsion criteria but retains primary cheese character without exceeding dairy spread definitions. Falls under HTS 0406.30.81.00 as other processed cheese from specified Swiss-types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• Test for milkfat 39-80% to avoid dairy spread reclassification; include processing records showing derivation from natural Gruyere; apply for quota license early in calendar year due to rapid fill rates