Skim Milk Paneer from China
Skim milk paneer is an Indian fresh cheese made by curdling skimmed milk, pressed into blocks with ≤0.5% butterfat. Falls under HTS 0406.90.94.00 as other low-butterfat cheese, used in vegetarian curries. Not quota-specific like Italian or Swiss types.
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
• Document acid coagulation method; verify no rennet use affecting class; obtain quota license for non-EU sources