Fat-Free Cream Cheese Spread Processed from China
Spreadable processed cream cheese alternative with 0.5% or less butterfat, packaged for retail. Classified in HTS 0406.30.85.00 as other processed cheese low in fat, qualifying for Additional U.S. Note 23 import limits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Label as processed cheese with exact fat content for CBP review
• Apply for license considering country allocations (EU-27 dominant)
• Pitfall: spreads mistaken for butter if emulsion type changes