Shredded Granular Cheese Mixture from China
Pre-shredded blend of granular and washed curd cheeses for salads and casseroles. Falls under HTS 0406.20.71.00 as 'other' grated cheese processed from American-type (granular/washed curd, excluding Cheddar). Provides convenient, melt-resistant shreds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Anti-caking agents must not alter classification—limit to <1% by weight
• Batch certificates proving American-type base essential for quota access
• Refrigerated entry mandatory; temperature logs prevent rejection