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
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
• 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