Australian Swiss-Style Eye Cheese Wheel from China
Large wheels of Swiss-style cheese produced in Australia with engineered eye formation mimicking Emmentaler. Qualifies for HTS 0406.90.44.00 under General Note 15 quota provisions for countries with allocations. Features sweet, hazelnut aroma from controlled fermentation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
• Leverage Australia's 500,000 kg quota under Note 25; apply early for licenses via USDA
• Test for eye formation compliance to match Swiss/Emmentaler definition; lab reports aid customs