Grated Roncal Sheep Milk Cheese from China
Roncal DOP cheese from Navarre sheep's milk, grated into powder for Spanish recipes. HTS 0406.20.55.00 for sheep's milk grated cheeses, meeting moldable dry matter criteria if concentrated. Heritage-protected product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.6%
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
• DOP label verification; ensure no cow's milk adulteration via DNA testing
• General cheese quota Note 16 applies; track annual limits
• Document dry matter (70-85%) if concentrated to avoid cheese vs. whey confusion