Ricotta Salata Powder from China
Aged and powdered Ricotta Salata cheese for Sicilian dishes. Under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated cheese; whey-based but meets cheese criteria per chapter notes. Salted and pressed before powdering.
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
• Whey origin documentation but molded characteristics qualify as cheese
• High salt content requires nutritional labeling
• Distinguish from fresh Ricotta under 0406.10