Homestyle Chongos in Tin from China
Homestyle chongos in tin are fresh unripened cheese curds packed in airtight tins with syrup, preserving their soft texture. Classified in HTS 0406.10.04.00 as chongos pursuant to U.S. note 16, which governs quota entries for such fresh cheeses. The canning does not alter its fresh classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• Declare net weight excluding tin per U.S. note 8; ensure no emulsifiers added (per butter definition analogy); file FDA prior notice 72 hours ahead