Cheddar Cheese Powder from China
Dehydrated powdered Cheddar cheese used in snack foods, sauces, and seasoning blends. Classified under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as 'other' grated/powdered cheese outside specific Cheddar quota subheadings (e.g., 0406.20.31). The powder form distinguishes it from block Cheddar.
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
• Verify quota eligibility under Additional U.S
• Note 16; powdered form may allow higher volumes than block cheese
• Include certificate of analysis showing dehydration process to confirm not 'fresh' under heading 0406.20