Fresh Cow's Milk Curd from China
Fresh cow's milk curd is unripened cheese curd drained but not pressed into final form. Classified HTS 0406.10.84.00 under note 16 quota provisions for fresh cheese and curd products.
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
Import Tips
• Include moisture analysis proving fresh curd status; apply for quota license immediately upon contract; use insulated shipping for freshness