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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 0406.30.91.00

Processed American Cheese Slices

Individually wrapped processed cheese slices made from cow's milk blends, melted and emulsified with sodium citrate for smooth melting. This falls under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as processed cheese (not grated/powdered), containing cow's milk, and not fitting specific quota categories like Cheddar or Swiss. It's a common retail product for sandwiches and burgers.

Processed Cheddar Cheese Block

Pasteurized processed cheese block flavored with Cheddar but emulsified, not true natural Cheddar. Classified under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as 'other' processed cow's milk cheese, excluding quota-specific Cheddar (e.g., 0406.20.65). Used in food manufacturing for sauces.

Processed Pepper Jack Cheese Cubes

Cubed processed cheese with Monterey Jack base and spicy peppers, emulsified from cow's milk. HTS 0406.30.91.00 for other flavored processed cow's milk cheese, excluding specific types. Party platter favorite.

Processed Swiss Cheese Singles

Thin-sliced processed Swiss-style cheese singles for sandwiches, cow's milk with emulsifiers. Under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed, not natural Emmentaler with eyes (quota Note 24). Nutty flavor imitation.

Processed Nacho Cheese Sauce Base

Pourable processed cheese sauce base for nachos, made from cow's milk blend with stabilizers. HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed cheese (not retail-ready prepared), for foodservice reconstitution. High-melt index.

Processed Cream Cheese Alternative

Emulsified processed cheese mimicking cream cheese texture, cow's milk with higher moisture. Classified HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed cow's milk cheese, not fresh soft cheese. For baking spreads.

Processed Cheese Blend for Pizza

Shreddable processed cheese blend (Mozzarella/Monterey) for pizza topping, cow's milk emulsified. HTS 0406.30.91.00 for other processed, not grated at import. Low-moisture for melt.

Processed Mozzarella String Cheese

Pull-apart string cheese sticks made from processed Mozzarella, cow's milk base with emulsifiers for stretchy texture. HTS 0406.30.91.00 covers this as other processed cheese containing cow's milk, distinct from fresh Mozzarella. Popular kids' snack product.

Processed Colby Cheese Loaf

Emulsified processed loaf cheese flavored as Colby, made from blended cow's milk cheeses. Falls under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed cheese, not qualifying as American-type under quota Note 20. Ideal for slicing in delis.

Processed Cheese Food Spread

Spreadable processed cheese food with cow's milk, gums, and preservatives for crackers. Classified HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed cheese under cow's milk, meeting dairy spread fat rules but emulsified. Jar-packed retail item.