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
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
• Limited seasonal availability - plan quota applications accordingly; AOP paperwork essential
• Raw milk aging certificates required (>90 days)
• Special seasonal TRQ considerations