Processed Colby Cheese Sprinkle from China
Fine sprinkle form of processed Colby cheese for pizza toppings and appetizers. Classified in HTS 0406.20.71.00 for grated/powdered containing American-type Colby (not Cheddar). Heat-stable for high-temp 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
• Distinguish from 0406.30 processed cheese by lack of emulsifiers
• Country-of-origin quota check critical (e.g
• New Zealand max 2M kg note 20)
• Microbial testing for powdered dairy to meet FDA standards