EU Cheddar Cheese Export Quota Wheels from China
Cheddar cheese wheels from EU countries (e.g., Ireland), classified in HTS 0406.90.08 under note 18's 417,052 kg allocation. Specifically for Cheddar entered pursuant to quota, adhering to strict milk-derived fat content rules.
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
Import Tips
• Specify EU member state for quota tracking; obtain prior license approval
• Avoid pitfall of aggregate EU quota confusion with country-specific notes