Gruyere-Type Process Shreds from China
Shredded processed Gruyere cheese for pizzas and casseroles. Classifies HTS 0406.90.90.00 containing Gruyere-process cheese under Additional U.S. Note 22 quota entry provisions. Shredding for convenience use.
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
• Validate shredding doesn't alter essential cheese character for CBP; apply for license matching shred volume to quota share; anti-caking analysis prevents misclassification