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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00
Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk with cow's milk, originating from Cyprus. It has a high melting point making it ideal for grilling. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese containing cow's milk (not soft-ripened), excluding quota-specific varieties.
Queso Fresco
Queso fresco is a fresh, crumbly Mexican cheese made from cow's milk, lightly salted and pressed. Though technically fresh, its commercial importation falls under ripened/other due to curing characteristics. Classified in HTS 0406.90.97.00 as cow's milk cheese excluding quota categories.
Mizithra Cheese
Mizithra is a Greek whey cheese made from sheep/goat whey with added cow's milk, resulting in a hard, grating cheese. It's aged and used grated over pasta. HTS 0406.90.97.00 covers it as other cow's milk containing cheese not meeting quota specifications.
Cheese Spread Mixture
A spreadable cheese product blending multiple cow's milk cheeses (not quota types) with minimal stabilizers. Used as deli spread or appetizer base. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as mixtures of other cheeses excluding prohibited quota mixtures.
Ricotta Salata
Ricotta Salata is salted, pressed, and aged ricotta made from cow's milk whey with milk solids. It's firm, sliceable, used in salads. Falls under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other aged cow's milk cheese not quota-specified.
Farmhouse Cheddar Blend
A mild farmhouse-style cheddar made from cow's milk blended with non-quota cheeses for unique flavor profile. Aged 3-6 months for sliceable texture. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cow's milk cheese excluding quota Cheddar.
Teleme Cheese
Teleme is a Greek-American semi-soft cow's milk cheese, brined and cloth-bound for aging. It has tangy flavor, good melting properties. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other non-quota cow's milk cheese.
Processed Cheese Food Loaf
A loaf of processed cheese food made from blends of non-quota cow's milk cheeses with emulsifiers within natural cheese limits. Used for slicing in sandwiches. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese mixtures.
Kashkaval Cheese
Kashkaval is a yellow cow's milk cheese from the Balkans, semi-hard with buttery flavor, excellent for melting. Aged 2-5 months. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other non-quota cow's milk cheese.
String Cheese Blend
A pullable string cheese made from low-moisture cow's milk mozzarella blended with non-quota cheeses. Popular snack food format. HTS 0406.90.97.00 covers as other cheese not quota-specified.
Urda Cheese
Urda is a fresh cow's milk cheese from Serbia/Balkans, similar to ricotta but with distinct pressing. Mild flavor for spreading. Commercial versions age slightly for export, placing in HTS 0406.90.97.00.
Head Cheese (Fromage de Tête)
Head cheese is a traditional cow's milk cheese pressed into loaf form, sometimes blended with non-quota varieties. Firm texture for slicing. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other pressed cow's milk cheese.
Pizza Cheese Blend
A proprietary blend of low-moisture cow's milk cheeses (non-quota types) optimized for pizza melting and browning. Shredded or block form. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese mixtures.
Leyden Cheese Blend
Leyden-style cheese blend with cow's milk base, cumin seeds, and non-quota cheeses for distinctive flavor. Semi-hard Dutch-American variety. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as flavored other cheese.
Feta Cheese Blend
A commercial feta-style cheese made from cow's milk blended with small amounts of sheep/goat milk to mimic traditional flavor. It's crumbly, brined, and used in salads. Falls under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cow's milk cheese not qualifying for specific Feta protections or quotas.