Mixed Processed Swiss-Type Cheese from China
Processed blend imitating Swiss cheese flavor and texture through emulsification. HTS 0406.30.95.00 for other processed mixtures not matching exact Emmentaler eye/non-eye quotas. Imitation through processing places it in general processed category.
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
• Avoid 'Swiss cheese' labeling to prevent 0406.90.46/68 quota confusion
• Composition certs must show emulsifiers proving processed nature