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Swiss Cheese Sauce Mix from China

Dehydrated powder containing processed Swiss cheese for making cheese sauces and dips. Falls under HTS 0406.90.90.00 as it's processed from Swiss cheese and described in Additional U.S. Note 22 for quota entry. Specifically covers cheese substitutes from Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process sources.

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

Include processing records proving Swiss cheese origin for CBP review; secure Note 22 license well in advance due to quota limits; test moisture/fat to prevent reclassification as dried whey product

Swiss Cheese Sauce Mix from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.90.00