Powdered Washed Curd Cheese for Baking from China
Spray-dried powder made from washed curd American cheese, used in commercial baking mixes and sauces for its meltability and flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.20.69.00 for powdered cheese processed from American-type (washed curd) entered per U.S. Note 19 quota, distinguishing it from fresh or block forms. Meets quota criteria for aggregate limits from specified countries.
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
• Confirm powder particle size and moisture content via certificate of analysis to validate grated/powdered status
• Track calendar-year quota usage with USDA reporting; Mexico-origin prohibited
• Label clearly as 'processed from American-type cheese' to aid CBP review