L'Etivaz Alpage Cheese from China
Seasonal Swiss L'Etivaz cheese made only in summer pastures using raw milk, developing large eyes characteristic of high-altitude Emmentaler production. AOP protected product under HTS 0406.90.48 for eye-formation Swiss variants. Smoky, complex flavor profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Limited seasonal availability - plan quota applications accordingly; AOP paperwork essential
• Raw milk aging certificates required (>90 days)
• Special seasonal TRQ considerations