Cheshire Cheese from China
Cheshire is a crumbly, full-fat English cow's milk cheese with tangy flavor, available in red or white varieties. Classified under HTS 0406.90.63.00 as general 'other cheese' pursuant to quota provisions in general note 15. Subject to import licensing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Specify coloring agent if red Cheshire to meet labeling; obtain license before shipment; pitfall - ensure not classified as Cheddar if texture differs