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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0406.20.87.00
Grated Fat-Free Parmesan Cheese
Finely grated Parmesan cheese processed to contain 0.5% or less butterfat by weight, suitable for topping pasta and salads. This falls under HTS 0406.20.87.00 as grated cheese that is 'other' (not specifically quota-listed types) with low butterfat content. It meets the criteria for grated or powdered cheese in heading 0406.20.
Powdered Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese Blend
Powdered mixture of fat-free Cheddar and other low-fat cheeses, containing 0.5% or less butterfat, used in snack seasoning. Classified under HTS 0406.20.87.00 as 'other' grated/powdered cheese mixtures not specified elsewhere with low butterfat. Excludes quota-specific cheeses like quota Cheddar.
Fat-Free Grated Mozzarella for Pizza
Pre-grated fat-free Mozzarella cheese with 0.5% or less butterfat, packaged for direct pizza topping use. This product fits HTS 0406.20.87.00 as other grated cheese excluding quota-specific types and meeting low butterfat criteria. It's processed from skim milk to reduce fat content.
Spray-Dried Fat-Free Cheese Powder
Spray-dried powder from fat-free cheese varieties, ≤0.5% butterfat, used in processed foods and baking. HTS 0406.20.87.00 covers this as powdered 'other' cheese meeting low-fat specs, distinct from whey powders or high-lactose products excluded by Chapter notes.
Grated Fat-Free Cottage Cheese Curds
Grated or crumbled fat-free cottage cheese curds with 0.5% or less butterfat, used in low-fat recipes. Falls under HTS 0406.20.87.00 as other powdered/grated cheese excluding quota cheeses and meeting butterfat limit from skim milk processing.
Fat-Free Romano Cheese Grating
Grated fat-free Romano cheese (cow's milk), ≤0.5% butterfat, for culinary grating. HTS 0406.20.87.00 applies to other grated cheeses not in original loaves or quota-specific Italian types, with low fat content.
Powdered Fat-Free Cream Cheese
Dehydrated powdered fat-free cream cheese with 0.5% or less butterfat for baking mixes. Classified in HTS 0406.20.87.00 as other powdered cheese meeting low-fat criteria, distinct from fresh cream cheese.
Fat-Free Swiss Cheese Shreds Powder
Powdered fat-free Swiss cheese shreds, ≤0.5% butterfat, for fondue bases. HTS 0406.20.87.00 for other low-fat grated/powdered cheeses excluding eye-formation Swiss quotas.
Grated Fat-Free Ricotta Salata
Grated fat-free Ricotta Salata cheese, 0.5% or less butterfat, aged and salted. Fits HTS 0406.20.87.00 as other low-fat grated cheese; Ricotta whey base but cheese characteristics prevail.
Fat-Free Cheese Powder for Soups
Neutral fat-free cheese powder (≤0.5% butterfat) for instant soup seasoning mixes. HTS 0406.20.87.00 covers this industrial grated/powdered cheese ingredient as other low-fat variety.