Asiago Cheese Powder from China
Finely powdered Asiago cheese for cheese sauces and baking mixes. Classified in HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated/powdered cheese without specific quota designation. Popular in American cuisine for its nutty flavor profile.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include production records showing grating/powdering process post-aging
• EU origin benefits from large general cheese quota allocation
• Test for moisture/additives to prevent reclassification as prepared food