Uruguay Goya Cheese Loaf from China
Traditional Uruguayan Goya cheese in loaf form enters under HTS 0406.90.28.00 pursuant to General Note 15, accessing the country's specific quota allocation. This semi-hard cheese develops nutty flavors during aging, ideal for grating over pasta. The classification honors its status within Italian-type cheese tariff provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• Confirm Uruguay's 1,178,000 kg quota status; licenses reallocated if unfilled per USTR rules
• Include government certification verifying cow's milk Goya production method
• Document dry matter content >70% if concentrated; otherwise risks cheese vs whey classification