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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.90Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If natural cheese pizza blend

Unprocessed blends of quota cheeses under other cheese quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'block form' not shredded to match subheading exclusion

Country-specific quotas; source from quota-available nations

Melt test data supports classification vs natural pizza cheese

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