Feta Cheese PDO from China
Authentic Feta PDO is a protected designation white brined cheese made from sheep or goat milk in specific Greek regions. Classified under HTS 0406.90.63.00 as 'other cheese' pursuant to general note 15 provisions, as it doesn't fit enumerated quota categories like Italian or Swiss types. Import requires USDA licensing for this barrel-aged variety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• Secure import license from USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program well in advance due to quota limits; provide PDO certification documentation from Greek authorities; ensure proper brining and fat content declaration to prevent misclassification as yogurt or curd