Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks from China
Large blocks of aged Cheddar cheese produced in Australia, meeting the specifications in additional U.S. note 18 to chapter 4, which allows up to 2,450,000 kg annually under quota. This classification applies specifically to Cheddar cheese and substitutes entered pursuant to the quota provisions, with precise fat and aging characteristics derived exclusively from cow's milk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain import license from USDA prior to entry as required for note 18 quota; verify cheese meets Cheddar definition and origin-specific allocation (e.g
• Australia)
• Ensure documentation certifies quota eligibility to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is exceeding country-specific limits