Bulk Processed Nacho Cheese from China
Industrial bulk processed cheese for nacho preparation, blended with colorants and spices. HTS 0406.30.95.00 covers as other processed mixtures for foodservice, not retail grated. Includes permitted cultures per butter notes analog.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Foodservice end-use helps quota allocation; retail shifts scrutiny
• Colorant declarations critical; only harmless permitted
• Spice inclusions minor or faces Chapter 9/21 reclass