Emmentaler Cheese Spread from China
Creamy spread made from Emmentaler cheese processed with dairy stabilizers for bread and crackers. Classified in HTS 0406.90.90.00 because it's a cheese substitute containing Emmentaler, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. Meets criteria for processed cheese derivatives from specified Swiss varieties.
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
• Confirm Emmentaler content via certificate of analysis for Note 22 eligibility; apply for import license through USDA before shipment; watch fat content to avoid reclassification as dairy spread in 0405