0406.90.08.90/Australian Vintage Cheddar Loaves/China

Australian Vintage Cheddar Loaves from China

Vintage Cheddar loaves from Australia, aged at least 18 months in paraffin wax coating for intense flavor. Imported under HTS 0406.90.08.90 pursuant to quota in additional U.S. note 18, which allocates 2,450,000 kg specifically for Australian Cheddar.

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

• Apply for license confirming Australian origin within 2.45M kg quota; include fat content analysis (min 50% dry matter)

• Watch for quota exhaustion leading to higher TRQ rates

• Ensure no added emulsifiers per Chapter 4 notes