Fløtemysost Gjetost from China
Creamy brown cheese produced from cow's milk cream and whey, caramelized for a rich, spreadable consistency classified as other Gjetost. Meets HTS 0406.90.25.00 as it qualifies as cheese under Chapter Note criteria for whey concentration with added milkfat (5%+ on dry matter, 70-85% dry matter). Popular in Scandinavian imports for gourmet retail.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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
• Check Additional U.S
• Note 16 for Norway's cheese quota share; apply early for licenses via USDA
• Provide lab analysis proving whey/milkfat composition to prevent misclassification
• Use airtight packaging to maintain quality during transit