UK Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Loaves from China
Artisanal farmhouse Cheddar loaves from the United Kingdom, eligible under HTS 0406.90.08 per additional U.S. note 18 quota of 895,948 kg. Classified as Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota provisions with traditional milkfat and production standards.
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
• Apply for USDA license confirming UK's quota share; provide lab analysis for milkfat content
• Common error: confusing with Stilton (quota-exempt if UK-origin blue cheese)