Blended Cheddar Process Cheese Block from China
A processed cheese block blending Cheddar with other process cheeses for balanced flavor, sold in 40-lb formats. Falls under HTS 0406.30.67.00 as 'other' processed cheese containing/processed from Cheddar. Used widely in pizza topping and sauces.
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
• Document proportion of Cheddar in blend to justify 0406.30.67 classification; apply for USDA license early in quota year
• Pitfall: exceeding 95% lactose from whey triggers exclusion to 1702 per Chapter Note