Bulk Grated Cheddar Cheese from China
Industrial-grade grated cheddar cheese packaged in 40lb blocks for foodservice, meeting exact fat/water specs of natural butter-derived cheese. Classifies under HTS 0406.20.33.00 for grated cheddar imported in bulk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Use commercial invoice specifying bulk foodservice use vs retail
• Coordinate quota timing with peak demand periods
• Ensure protective coverings excluded from weight per U.S
• Note 9