Granular Process Cheese Block from China

Large block of processed cheese made from granular (farmer's) cheese base, specifically covered by additional U.S. note 19 quota for American-type cheeses. This product contains or is processed from the specified varieties (Colby, washed curd, granular but not Cheddar) in non-grated block form. HTS 0406.30.69.00 applies to quota-licensed imports of such processed cheese.

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

Verify no Cheddar cheese inclusion in processing which disqualifies from note 19; maintain documentation proving American-type cheese origin; monitor annual quota status via USDA reports