Processed Parmesan Cheese Blend from China
A processed cheese product made from blends containing Parmesan (Reggiano) cheese, meeting the criteria for subheading 0406.30 as processed cheese not grated or powdered. It includes mixtures processed from Italian-type cheeses with specific fat and moisture content suitable for melting. Classified under 0406.30.79.00 as 'other' processed Italian-type cheese products beyond quota-specific categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on Italian-type cheeses; verify cheese origin and processing documentation to avoid Mexican products exclusion
• Ensure lab analysis confirms it's processed from named Italian cheeses like Reggiano
• Watch for reclassification if grated (0406.20) or used in food preparations (2106)