Washed Curd Process Cheese Slices from China

Pre-sliced processed cheese derived from washed curd (also known as Jack cheese), classified under HTS 0406.30.71.00 for other processed forms containing American-type cheese. It features the characteristic mild flavor and meltability of washed curd after emulsification processing.

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 quota eligibility under AUSN 19; imports from Mexico prohibited in this category

Include processing certificates showing emulsification with natural dairy ingredients only, no vegetable fats

Label accurately as 'processed cheese' to avoid reclassification; watch for moisture content exceeding natural cheese limits