Processed Cheddar Cheese Loaf from China
A large block of processed cheese loaf derived from Cheddar cheese, often used for slicing in delis. Classified under HTS 0406.30.67.00 as 'other' processed cheese containing or processed from Cheddar, excluding grated forms or quota-specific items. Emulsifiers ensure meltability for commercial foodservice.
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
• Confirm processing meets Chapter 4 notes for no added non-dairy emulsifiers beyond permitted; provide compositional analysis
• Watch for weight allowances on inedible coverings per U.S
• Note 8
• Pitfall: bulk imports without retail packaging may trigger different statistical reporting