Powdered Cheddar Cheese Seasoning from China
Finely powdered Cheddar cheese processed for use as a seasoning in snacks and ready meals, with anti-caking agents added during manufacturing. Classified under HTS 0406.20.67.00 because it is powdered cheese derived from Cheddar, distinct from fresh or block forms. Ideal for high-volume food processing applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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 calendar-year quota status for Cheddar-derived products before shipping; label with exact milkfat content to meet Chapter 4 definitions; avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'cheese powder' under 3502