Cheddar Cheese Powder for Snacks from China
Specialty powdered Cheddar cheese designed for snack seasoning, qualifying under Cheddar TRQ note 18. Classified in HTS 0406.20.31.90 as powdered cheese 'other' for quota entry. Provides intense flavor for cheese-flavored products.
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
• Validate powder particle size meets grated/powdered specs; secure quota license before vessel loading; test for moisture content per chapter butter standards