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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0406.10.08.00
Mexican Chongos in Syrup
Fresh unripened cheese curds from cow's milk, cooked in sweetened piloncillo syrup, classified as 'chongos' under HTS 0406.10.08.00 due to its specific preparation method typical of Mexican fresh cheese products. This product meets the criteria for fresh cheese and curd as it remains unripened and uncured.
Arroz con Chongos Dessert Mix
Fresh chongos cheese curds combined with rice in sweetened milk syrup, recognized as traditional 'chongos' preparation under HTS 0406.10.08.00. The fresh cheese component maintains its unripened status while providing the essential character of this Mexican dessert.
Plain Milk Chongos Curds
Unsweetened fresh chongos cheese curds made from whole cow's milk, specifically classified under 'other chongos' in HTS 0406.10.08.00. These maintain fresh, unripened characteristics essential for chongos production before typical sweetening.
Piloncillo Chongos en Almibar
Traditional Mexican chongos prepared with unrefined piloncillo cane sugar syrup, fitting HTS 0406.10.08.00 as 'other chongos' fresh cheese. The cooking process preserves fresh cheese characteristics while creating distinctive texture.
Artisanal Goat Milk Chongos
Handcrafted chongos from goat's milk curds in light syrup, classified under HTS 0406.10.08.00 as other fresh chongos. Meets fresh cheese criteria despite goat milk origin, maintaining unripened status throughout production.
Family Recipe Chongos Pot
Homestyle chongos cooked in large family-sized clay pots with cinnamon syrup, under HTS 0406.10.08.00 for other chongos. Traditional preparation preserves essential fresh cheese character recognized in tariff.
Low-Sugar Chongos Dietetic
Diet-friendly chongos using natural milk curds with minimal unrefined cane sugar, still classified HTS 0406.10.08.00 as other chongos. Reduced sugar maintains fresh cheese essential characteristics for proper classification.
Holiday Chongos with Cloves
Festive chongos spiced with cloves and cinnamon in traditional syrup, HTS 0406.10.08.00 as other chongos fresh cheese. Spices enhance flavor without affecting fresh, unripened classification status.
Organic Chongos Certification
Certified organic chongos from grass-fed cow milk in organic cane syrup, under HTS 0406.10.08.00 for other chongos. Organic status doesn't change fresh cheese tariff classification but requires additional certification.
Bulk Chongos for Repacking
Industrial bulk chongos curds in 20kg containers for further processing, classified HTS 0406.10.08.00 as other chongos. Intended for repacking maintains fresh cheese classification despite bulk presentation.