Feta Cheese Blend from China
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.
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
• Labeling must not claim 'Feta' if over 50% cow's milk per EU standards; use 'feta-style' to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed milk content breakdown; blends with >95% cow's milk may qualify for different treatment