Ekte Geitost Whey Cheese from China
Authentic pure goat milk Gjetost, slowly cooked from whey to achieve signature brown color and fudgy texture, categorized as other Gjetost under HTS 0406.90.25.00. Qualifies as cheese via Chapter Note for molded whey products with required fat and dry matter levels. Niche import for Scandinavian delis.
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
• Verify against Additional U.S
• Note 16 cheese quotas; Norway prioritized
• Provide compositional breakdown (fat, dry matter) in entry docs
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as yogurt—emphasize cheese molding