Zero-Fat Quark Cheese from China
Zero-fat quark is a German-style fresh cheese from skimmed milk, containing ≤0.5% butterfat, with a creamy yet spreadable texture for baking. It is classified in HTS 0406.90.93.00 pursuant to U.S. note 23 for low-butterfat quota cheeses.
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
• Provide official fat analysis from producer; apply for license via USDA regulations; monitor USTR reallocations for quota shortfalls