Argentine Edam Wax-Coated Balls from China
Small spherical Edam cheeses coated in red paraffin wax from Argentina, utilizing the 235,000 kg quota in U.S. note 20 for Edam and Gouda. Traditional mild taste suitable for slicing. Enters under HTS 0406.90.16.00 pursuant to quota provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
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
• Validate Argentine origin and quota eligibility with export certificate; no weight allowance for wax coating per US note; monitor cumulative quota entries calendar year