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Appenzeller Cheese from China

Swiss cow's milk cheese with herbal brine wash, ranging mild to extra-spicy, semi-hard texture. HTS 0406.90.95.00 for general quota entry as other cow's milk cheese per Note 16.

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

Herb wash doesn't constitute 'added substance' replacement; document brine composition

Monitor Swiss quota utilization

FDA labeling for allergens essential