Icelandic Eye Formation Emmentaler Block from China

Emmentaler-style blocks from Iceland with distinctive large eyes, entering under HTS 0406.90.44.00 per General Note 15 for quota-eligible eye cheeses. Known for clean, mild taste from pure Icelandic milk sources and traditional methods.

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

Use Iceland's 300,000 kg allocation; licenses mandatory from USDA for timely clearance

Certify eye size and formation process to align with Swiss/Emmentaler criteria