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Processed Mozzarella String Cheese from China

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.

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

Label as 'processed' vs 'natural' to distinguish from fresh cheese headings; moisture content key

Apply for quota share under Note 16; track country-specific limits (e.g

EU max)