Ricotta Salata Powder from China

Powdered Ricotta Salata cheese from cow's milk whey, salted and aged then dehydrated. HTS 0406.20.91.00 covers whey-derived grated cheeses meeting coagulation criteria. Used as finishing salt in salads and pasta.

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

Whey concentration note compliance; must meet 5% fat, 70% dry matter for cheese status

Salting process documentation; distinguishes from unsalted whey powders

High salt content corrosion warning for shipping containers