Granular Process Cheese Blend from China
A blended processed cheese product made from granular (farmer's) cheese, fitting HTS 0406.30.71.00 as 'other' processed cheese from American-type varieties. This high-moisture blend is ideal for melting applications like nacho sauce bases.
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
• Apply for import license via USDA regulations; track annual quotas for New Zealand/Australia sources
• Document milkfat content (typically 80%+ in base before processing) and ensure no added emulsifiers beyond permitted