White Grated Cheddar Cheese from China
Annatto-free white cheddar cheese grated into fine texture, preserving natural ivory color and tangy profile from cow's milk coagulation. HTS 0406.20.33.00 applies to all grated cheddar regardless of color variation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include fat content analysis (80-95% dry matter) to validate cheese status
• Prevent mixing with yellow cheddar in shipments to avoid variety disputes
• Reference EU/Australia quota access when planning volumes