Blended Processed Pimiento Cheese from China
Processed cheese blend with pimientos, cheddar base, and emulsifiers in block form. Falls under HTS 0406.30.95.00 as other processed cheese mixtures not elsewhere specified, including those with vegetable inclusions. Processed nature from melting and mixing distinguishes from fresh cheese.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• List all inclusions (pimientos) on entry docs; vegetable content shouldn't exceed to avoid Chapter 20
• USDA grading certificate often required for quota eligibility under cheese notes