Crafted Norwegian Fløteost from China
Artisanal cream-enriched Gjetost from whey and high-fat cow milk, yielding a smooth, sliceable brown cheese for HTS 0406.90.25.00 other Gjetost. Meets Chapter 4 concentration criteria: 5%+ milkfat on dry matter, 70-85% dry matter, molded form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Apply for quota license via USTR-approved channels; no Mexico products allowed
• Certify against blue-mold or Cheddar exclusions
• Pitfall: bulk packaging may trigger set classification scrutiny