Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Slices from China
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.
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
• Secure import license from USDA Dairy Import Program before shipment; include lab analysis for cheddar composition
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as natural cheese; check annual quota fill status by country