Extra Sharp Cheddar Crumble from China
Bulk-packed extra sharp Cheddar cheese crumbled for convenience in cooking, salads, and toppings with intense flavor from 18+ months aging. Classifies as 'other' Cheddar under HTS 0406.90.12.00, outside fresh quota categories.
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
• Provide aging certificates (>9 months) to distinguish from fresh quota cheeses
• Use food-grade packaging to prevent contamination claims at entry
• Confirm dry matter and fat specs meet natural cheese definitions