Micro-Grated Extra Sharp Cheddar for Crafts from China
Ultra-fine micro-grated extra sharp Cheddar cheese for artisanal food crafting and restaurant use. This grated cheese product qualifies for HTS 0406.20.29.00 under General Note 15 as authentic Cheddar meeting milkfat and solids specifications. Processed solely by grating without chemical modification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36%
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature control below 40°F during transit to preserve cheese integrity
• Label shipments clearly as 'Grated Cheddar - GN15 Quota' to facilitate CBP examination and quota verification
• Monitor USDA Foreign Agricultural Service quota fill rates monthly to time imports within available allocations