Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered: > Cheddar cheese: > Described in additional U.S.note 18 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
What changed
Since July 12, 2026, for imports from China
- •Section 301 Forced Labor — China (9903.05.31) now applies: +12.5%
- •Section 122 — General (9903.03.01) no longer applies (was +10%)
Products classified under HTS 0406.30.24.00
Processed Cheddar Cheese Blocks
Processed cheddar cheese in 40-pound blocks, made from cow's milk with specific aging and fat content, meeting U.S. Note 18 quota requirements for cheddar and substitutes. This falls under 0406.30.24.00 as processed (not grated/powdered) cheddar entered pursuant to the chapter's quota provisions for controlled dairy imports.
Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Slices
Individually wrapped processed cheddar cheese slices for retail, derived from cheddar with emulsifiers allowed in processing, entered under U.S. Note 18 cheddar quota. Classified in 0406.30.24.00 for quota-controlled processed cheddar not grated or powdered.
Bulk Processed Cheddar Loaves
Large loaves of processed cheddar cheese for food service, meeting exact U.S. Note 18 criteria for cheddar processed cheese imports under quota. Fits 0406.30.24.00 as non-grated/powdered processed cheddar from approved origins.
Shredded-Free Processed Cheddar Wheels
Whole wheels of processed cheddar cheese, quota-eligible under U.S. Note 18, designed for slicing post-import without grating. This product is classified under 0406.30.24.00 for processed cheddar entered via specific dairy quotas.
Quota Cheddar Process Cheese Cubes
Cubed processed cheddar cheese packaged for retail, strictly adhering to U.S. Note 18 definitions for cheddar imports under quota limits. Falls under 0406.30.24.00 as processed, non-powdered cheddar pursuant to chapter provisions.