Ricotta Salata from China
Ricotta salata is salted, aged ricotta from sheep's whey, pressed into firm blocks for grating. Classified in HTS 0406.90.63.00 as 'other cheese' pursuant to general note 15, suitable for whey-derived products not meeting cheese concentration criteria. Import subject to quota licensing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Document whey origin and salting process to justify cheese status over whey product; secure timely USDA license; ensure dry matter content doesn't qualify it as concentrated whey cheese under 0406