Head Cheese (Fromage de Tête) from China
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.
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
• Pressing method documentation essential for cheese vs. meat product distinction
• Milk source verification prevents confusion with meat head cheese
• Loaf weight/size affects quota calculations if applicable