Grated Armory Cheese Mixture from China
Grated blend of Armory (washed curd variant) with Colby, processed for pizza toppings and dips. Falls under HTS 0406.20.69.00 as grated cheese from American-type (washed curd/Colby) entered pursuant to Note 19 quota limits for controlled imports. Processed form distinguishes from block cheese.
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
• Verify quota eligibility via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program; provide milkfat analysis (not exceeding butter standards)
• Declare exact percentage of American-type components
• Monitor reallocation of unfilled quotas quarterly