0406.90.08.90/Artisanal Farmhouse Cheddar/China

Artisanal Farmhouse Cheddar from China

Handcrafted farmhouse Cheddar from small-batch milk, clothbound and aged in caves for unique terroir flavors. Classified HTS 0406.90.08.90 under note 18 as authentic Cheddar requiring quota license entry.

Duty Rate — China → United States

32%

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

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Import Tips

• Submit producer affidavits confirming farmhouse methods; check for TRQ over-quota rates (17%+)

• Ensure no dehydration classifying as 0402 dried milk

• Label country of origin clearly