Cheddar Process Cheese Spread from China
Spreadable processed cheese made from Cheddar with higher moisture content for bread spreads. Falls under HTS 0406.30.65.00 as quota-controlled processed Cheddar product per Note 18. Packaged in jars or tubs for retail sale.
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
• Test for emulsifier content and moisture levels to confirm process cheese status vs. dairy spread
• Country-specific quotas apply (New Zealand 8.2M kg maximum); excess enters at higher tariff rates
• Include Certificate of Origin specifying Cheddar processing country for quota eligibility