Fresh Whey Chongos from China

Fresh whey chongos incorporate whey cheese elements from milk coagulation, remaining unripened and sweet. HTS 0406.10.04.00 includes whey cheese as fresh under note 16 provisions, with strict quota and license requirements. This aligns with chapter definitions excluding modified whey.

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

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Import Tips

• Analyze for whey protein content to avoid 3502 albumin exclusion; secure quota allocation via USDA; label as 'fresh cheese' clearly