Processed Cheese Powder Blend from China

Multi-cheese powder blend (Cheddar, Swiss, etc.) from cow's milk for sauce bases. Classifies under HTS 0406.20.89.00 as other grated/powdered mixtures per note 16, not specific processed 0406.30 if natural base. Industrial food ingredient.

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

Differentiate natural grated vs. emulsified processed via formulation docs

FDA registration for processors; prior notice 72 hrs before arrival

Quota tracking software recommended for multiple country sourcing