Industrial Processed Cheddar Wheels from China

Large processed Cheddar cheese wheels (20-40 kg) for industrial food manufacturing. Classified in HTS 0406.30.65.00 for Note 18 quota on Cheddar-derived processed cheese. Designed for high-volume shredding and blending operations.

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

Bulk shipments require HACCP plans and prior FDA facility registration for processors

Quota year runs January-December; plan imports early to secure allocation from supplying countries

Document supply chain showing Cheddar cheese → processing → export to verify quota eligibility

Industrial Processed Cheddar Wheels from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.65.00