Gruyere Process Cheese Slices from China
Processed cheese slices made from Gruyere-process cheese, meeting the fat and moisture specifications for quota entry under Additional U.S. Note 22. This product is a blend of natural Gruyere cheese with emulsifiers, designed for melting in sandwiches and burgers. It falls under HTS 0406.30.81.00 as a processed cheese containing or processed from Gruyere-process cheeses entered pursuant to quota provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota provisions; verify cheese composition meets Note 22 criteria for Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process types; avoid misclassification by confirming emulsifier content and processing method