0406.20.69.00/Grated Armory Cheese Mixture/China

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

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

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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