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Processed Monterey Jack Cheese Slices from China

Pre-sliced emulsified processed Monterey Jack cheese for sandwiches. HTS 0406.30.56.00 covers this as other processed cheese under General Note 15 provisions. Excludes grated forms and meets processed cheese composition rules.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

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

Label slices clearly as processed to distinguish from natural; ensure entry docs reference General Note 15 quota

Pitfall: over 95% lactose whey content shifts classification

Processed Monterey Jack Cheese Slices from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.56.00