Farmer's Cheese Process Spread from China
Spreadable processed version of granular farmer's cheese, classified in HTS 0406.30.71.00 for other American-type processed cheeses including mixtures. Designed for direct table use with smooth emulsified texture.
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
• Distinguish from butter/dairy spreads in 0405; cheese must maintain >5% dry matter fat
• Require halal/kosher certifications if targeting U.S. markets; document bacterial cultures
• Avoid declaring under low-fat quotas (AUSN 23); test butterfat precisely