Sharp Cheddar Crumbles from China
Crumbled sharp Cheddar cheese from aged blocks, used in salads and toppings, retaining full Cheddar character. HTS 0406.90.76.00 applies for crumbles processed from Cheddar under U.S. Note 18. Crumbling is a physical process not altering quota eligibility.
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
• Provide aging certificates (9+ months for some Canadian); no weight allowance for inedible packaging; track aggregate quota usage across entries