Shredded Processed Cheddar for Quota GN15 from China
Pre-shredded processed cheddar cheese in bulk bags, formulated for GN15 tariff-rate quota with anti-caking agents. Classified in HTS 0406.30.22.00 as processed cheddar (not grated/powdered per hierarchy) entered pursuant to general note 15. Popular for pizza toppings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
33.5%
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
• Ensure shreds are from solid processed block, not primarily grated (which is 0406.10); track quota usage monthly
• Pitfall: added sugars push to U.S. note quantitative limits