Imported Gammelost in Wax Coating from China
Wax-coated wheels of Gammelost protect this aged Norwegian cheese during transport, maintaining its dry, crumbly texture from cow's skim milk. HTS 0406.90.49.00 covers this as Gammelost specifically, excluding waxed coverings from weight per U.S. notes. Ideal for slicing in traditional recipes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.9%
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
• No weight allowance for wax per U.S
• Note 7; declare net cheese weight accurately
• Comply with FSMA temperature logs for dairy to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Cross-check against blue-mold quotas; Gammelost's brown fermentation differs