Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese from China
Pasteurized process cheese made exclusively from Cheddar, heated and emulsified for extended shelf life. Classified in HTS 0406.30.67.00 as other processed cheese from Cheddar, not grated or powdered. Common in American retail for everyday consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Ensure pasteurization records and fat content (80-95% per butter note if applicable) for entry; check country-specific quotas in Note 20
• Common issue: reclassification if whey concentration meets cheese criteria in Chapter Note