Roquefort Cheese Powder from China
Powdered form of authentic Roquefort cheese, spray-dried for use in sauces and dressings. Classified under HTS 0406.20.57.00 because it's powdered cheese processed from Roquefort, explicitly listed in the subheading for grated/powdered forms of specific cheese varieties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Check for blue-mold quota limits under Additional U.S
• Note 23; provide lab analysis confirming Roquefort origin and minimal lactose content; ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption during transit