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Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

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

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)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 0406.30.87.00

Low-Fat Processed American Cheese Slices

Thinly sliced processed cheese made from blends of low-fat cheddar and other cheeses, containing 0.5% or less butterfat by weight. This product falls under HTS 0406.30.87.00 as processed cheese, not grated or powdered, with minimal butterfat content. It meets the 'other' category for low-butterfat processed cheese mixtures.

Fat-Free Processed Cheese Loaf

Bulk loaf of emulsified processed cheese made from skim milk cheese blends, with 0.5% or less butterfat. Classified under HTS 0406.30.87.00 for processed cheese (not grated/powdered) in the low-butterfat 'other' category. Used in food service for melting applications.

Zero-Fat Processed Cheese Spread

Spreadable processed cheese product from defatted milk solids and whey, containing 0.5% or less butterfat. Fits HTS 0406.30.87.00 as 'other' processed cheese with minimal fat content, suitable for low-calorie diets. Not dehydrated or powdered form.

Low-Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce Base

Emulsified processed cheese base for nacho applications, made with skim cheddar and enzymes, ≤0.5% butterfat. Classifies in HTS 0406.30.87.00 as other low-butterfat processed cheese, used in institutional food prep. Supplied in bulk tubs.

Skim Milk Processed Cheese Blocks

Rectangular blocks of processed cheese from skim milk curds and emulsifiers, with 0.5% or less butterfat. HTS 0406.30.87.00 covers this as other low-butterfat processed cheese, ideal for slicing in delis. Meets all Chapter 4 purity standards.

Fatless Cream Cheese Alternative

Processed spreadable cheese from defatted curd, mimicking cream cheese but with 0.5% or less butterfat. HTS 0406.30.87.00 classification as other low-fat processed cheese. Used in baking and spreads.

Diet Processed Cheese Singles

Individually wrapped processed cheese slices for diet use, blended from fat-free cheeses, ≤0.5% butterfat. Falls under HTS 0406.30.87.00 for low-butterfat processed cheese 'other' category. Packaged for retail sale.