Fresh TVORog Cheese from China
Tvorog, or Russian farmer cheese, is fresh unripened curd from skimmed cow's milk, pressed lightly for firm texture. Under HTS 0406.10.95.00 as 'other' fresh cheese, not low-fat quota or ripened. Staple in Eastern European diets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Certify skim milk origin; monitor for low-fat reclassification risks
• Obtain triple-checked documentation for non-quota entry