Processed Swiss Cheese Singles from China
Thin-sliced processed Swiss-style cheese singles for sandwiches, cow's milk with emulsifiers. Under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed, not natural Emmentaler with eyes (quota Note 24). Nutty flavor imitation.
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
• Prove no eye formation or natural Swiss base to avoid Note 24 quota
• Bulk vs retail packaging affects statistical reporting; declare correctly
• Harmonize country of origin; EU/New Zealand fill Swiss quotas first