Low-Fat Mozzarella Process Cheese Block from China

Bulk block of processed mozzarella cheese containing 0.5% or less butterfat by weight, ideal for foodservice shredding. Fits HTS 0406.30.85.00 for other processed cheeses with minimal fat content, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 23.

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

Secure quota license from USDA before booking shipment

Provide detailed composition specs excluding Mexico origin

Watch for common pitfall of fat content mismeasurement leading to duty adjustments