Processed Emmentaler Slices from China
Pre-sliced processed Emmentaler cheese for sandwiches and melting, meeting U.S. Note 22 criteria. Classified HTS 0406.90.90.00 as containing/processed from Emmentaler without eye formation. Subject to specific import quota 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
• Document lack of eye formation with production photos/lab tests; track quota usage via USDA portal; label clearly to distinguish from primary Emmentaler