Israeli Labneh Spread from China
Labneh is a strained yogurt cheese popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, made by fermenting and heavily straining milk to achieve a spreadable consistency. Classified under HTS 0403.90.87.00 as an Israeli-origin fermented milk product entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions. It qualifies as 'other' fermented or acidified milk due to its unique straining process.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include certificate of origin specifying Israeli production for General Note 15 eligibility
• Maintain fat content documentation as Customs may verify against dairy spread definitions
• Monitor USDA dairy import quota status to ensure availability before shipment