Aged Emmentaler Deli Slices from China
Pre-sliced Emmentaler cheese aged 12+ months with well-developed eyes, packaged for deli counter sales. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.48 as other eye-formation Emmentaler not specifically provided for elsewhere. Vacuum-sealed for extended shelf life.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Maintain cold chain from 2°C to 8°C throughout transport; vacuum packaging must preserve eye integrity
• Include aging certificates (>12 months) for quality verification
• Quota license based on country of origin allocation