Grated Mozzarella Cheese for Pizza from China
Low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella specifically grated for commercial pizza production. Enters under HTS 0406.20.56.00 pursuant to General Note 15 provisions allowing quota-exempt grated cheese imports. Meets all grated cheese compositional requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming moisture content below 60% for low-moisture classification
• Include end-use statements specifying foodservice application to support quota exemption
• Avoid bulk packaging over 20kg which may trigger different quota considerations