Mimolette Cheese from China
Hard, orange cow's milk cheese from France with crunchy texture from aging, resembling Edam but distinct. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.95.00 as other cow's milk cheese under general Note 16 quota, not matching Edam/Gouda specific quota.
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
• Distinguish from Edam via ballottine pressing method documentation
• EU-27 quota share 25M+ kg but monitor utilization
• Include microbial analysis for FDA entry