Cheddar Flavored Cheese Substitute from China
Imitation cheese product processed from cheddar flavorings and milk proteins, used in vegan alternatives but dairy-based. Under 0406.90.78.00 as cheddar-processed substitute, excluding high-lactose whey. Differentiates from pure cheese.
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
• Prove 'processed from cheddar' via recipe; flavor-only risks Chapter 21
• Check >95% lactose exclusion; high-lactose to 1702
• Substitute status needs protein analysis; avoid albumin concentrations >80%