Cold-Pack Processed Cheese from China
Cold-pack cheese produced by blending and grinding natural cheeses without heat, often with cream. HTS 0406.30.95.00 includes this as other processed cheese, encompassing non-melted mixture processes not grated. Fits 'processed' definition via blending per tariff terms.
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
• Specify cold-pack process in manufacturing docs to differentiate from hot-melt processed
• Ensure total quota compliance; aggregate with other 0406 entries per U.S. notes