Low-Fat Grated Parmesan Blend from China
Grated mixture of low-butterfat Parmesans (≤0.5% fat), ideal for pasta seasonings. HTS 0406.20.85.00 covers mixtures of grated cheeses under Note 23 low-fat quota. Excludes high-fat Italian-types per specific notes.
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 mixture composition doesn't trigger Italian-type quotas (Note 22); use accredited labs for fat assays
• Pitfall: 'blend' labeling may invite scrutiny as preparation under 2106 if additives present