0406.90.12.00/Lancashire Cheddar Cracked Pepper/China

Lancashire Cheddar Cracked Pepper from China

Lancashire-style Cheddar with embedded cracked black peppercorns for spicy contrast, molded in 1 kg blocks. HTS 0406.90.12.00 flavored 'other' Cheddar.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

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

• Peppercorns must be minor flavoring (<5% weight typically)

• Sterilization certificates for embedded spices

• Avoid 'preparation' classification by maintaining cheese base >95%