Low-Fat Nacho Cheese Sauce Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Apply for import license early; quotas fill quickly for low-fat cheese substitutes
• Document production process to prove 'processed cheese' status vs. sauce preparation
• Beware of butterfat testing variances; use accredited labs for certification