Processed Farmers Cheese Blend

Blended processed Farmer's cheese for cooking, emulsified. HTS 0406.30.56.00 for other processed under General Note 15 quota imports. Fits Chapter 4 processed criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.30.34Higher: 37.5% vs 27.5%

If American-type fresh processed

Fresh granular/washed curd types enter American quota if unblended

0404.10.11Higher: 48% vs 27.5%

If high whey protein modified

Modified whey with removed lactose/proteins shifts to whey products

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab test for whey constituents to exclude modified whey (0404); proper GN15 citation on entry

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