Washed Curd Cheese Wheel from China
Fresh cheese produced by washing curds to reduce acidity, resulting in a mild, creamy texture typical of American varieties like this unripened wheel. Falls under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as 'other' fresh American-type cheese (washed curd type, excluding Cheddar) that remains uncured.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on American-type fresh cheeses from specified countries
• Include production records showing curd-washing process to distinguish from Cheddar and confirm fresh status
• Check weight declarations exclude inedible coverings per U.S. note; common error leads to overpayment