Washed Curd Grated Cheese Topping from China

Grated washed curd cheese for casserole toppings, processed to fine consistency. HTS 0406.20.69.00 for grated forms from American-type washed curd per Note 19, subject to quotas like 2M kg from New Zealand. Excludes non-milkfat adulterated products.

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

Pre-apply for USDA license via Automated Commercial Environment (ACE); track prorated shares

Ensure no added emulsifiers per butter note (a)

Pitfall: aging over quota periods reclasses to 0406.30