Horseradish Cheddar Cheese Spread from China
Spreadable Cheddar cheese blended with real horseradish root for spicy kick, packed in 8 oz tubs for retail. Still predominantly Cheddar base. Classifies under 0406.90.12.00 as 'other' form excluding quota types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Verify <2% non-fat solids and proper milkfat (80-95%) per butter notes analogy
• List all additives; cultures permitted but emulsifiers exclude from Chapter 4
• Test for dairy spread definition (39-80% fat would shift classification)