Processed Smoked Cheddar Cheese Block from China
Processed cheddar cheese block with natural smoke flavoring, emulsified base not in grated form. Classified under HTS 0406.30.28.00 as other processed cheddar, where smoking is a permitted culture per butter notes. Popular for charcuterie.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Validate smoke as harmless lactic culture equivalent; check for quota eligibility excluding Mexico; temperature-controlled shipping mandatory