Appenzeller Cheese Wheels from Switzerland from China
Traditional Swiss Appenzeller with prominent eyes and herbal rind, qualifying under Switzerland's 3,630,000 kg allocation in Note 25 for eye-formation Emmentaler types. Classified in 0406.90.46 due to specific fermentation producing gas pockets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming eye formation from propionic bacteria; apply for quota license before peak season; declare exact weight excluding inedible coverings per US Note