Mature Cheddar Portions Vacuum Packed from China
Pre-cut 200g vacuum-packed portions of 12-month mature Cheddar for retail convenience, maintaining freshness and flavor. HTS 0406.90.12.00 non-quota packaging.
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
• Vacuum packaging acceptable; no inedible coverings per U.S. notes
• Portion size labeling prevents retail vs bulk misclassification
• Oxygen barrier testing for shelf life claims