Plain Whey Curd Cheese from China
Plain whey curd cheese is fresh unripened product from milk coagulation excluding full whey separation, soft and mild. HTS 0406.10.95.00 as 'other' fresh cheese if not purely whey-derived. Used in fresh cheese blends.
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
• Lab test whey vs curd ratio to avoid 0406.10.70; comply with general cheese quota notes
• Refrigerate strictly per FDA dairy rules