Kashkaval Cheese from China
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.
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
• Coloring agent disclosure; annatto/beta-carotene permitted but must be documented
• Melting point testing differentiates from higher-temp cheeses like Halloumi
• Eastern European origin requires specific quota verification