Fat-Free American Process Cheese Loaf from China
A block loaf of processed American-style cheese with 0.5% or less butterfat, suitable for slicing or melting in recipes. Classified under HTS 0406.30.85.00 for processed cheese, other varieties with minimal fat, entered per Additional U.S. Note 23 quota limits.
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
• Confirm fat content certification before shipment to meet ≤0.5% butterfat threshold
• Apply for import license via USDA early in quota year
• Avoid misdeclaration as higher-fat cheese to prevent quota overfill penalties