Powdered Cheddar Cheese Mix from China
Spray-dried Cheddar cheese powder blended for snack seasoning and sauce bases. Classified under 0406.20.56.00 due to its grated/powdered form and entry under General Note 15 quota exemptions. Primarily composed of cheese meeting dairy product standards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Include spray-drying process documentation and moisture analysis to confirm grated cheese classification
• Check country-specific quota access under General Note 15 to ensure eligible entry pathway
• Label clearly as 'grated cheese' avoiding 'seasoning' descriptors that trigger food preparation headings