Tête de Moine Cheese from China
Semi-hard cow's milk cheese from Switzerland, traditionally scraped into rosettes, fruity and nutty flavor. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.95.00 under general cow's milk quota Note 16, distinct from Emmentaler eye cheeses.
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
• Differentiate from grated Emmentaler via serving method documentation
• Swiss quota stable but apply via licensed importer
• Comply with no-emulsifier rule