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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 0406.90.99.00
Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese originating from Cyprus, made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk with a distinctive chewy texture. It falls under HTS 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' since it doesn't fit specific quota categories like Cheddar or Swiss and is not a mixture containing certain subheadings. Typically sold in vacuum-sealed blocks for grilling or frying.
Queso Fresco Crumbling Cheese
Queso fresco is a fresh, crumbly white cheese made from cow's milk, popular in Mexican cuisine for tacos and salads. Classified under 0406.90.99.00 as it represents 'other cheeses' not matching specific types like Parmesan or Edam. Mild flavor with high moisture content, sold in blocks or wheels.
Paneer Indian Cottage Cheese
Paneer is an fresh acid-set cheese from cow or buffalo milk, staple in Indian cuisine, pressed into firm blocks. It qualifies for HTS 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' excluding quota-specific varieties and certain mixtures. Unaged with mild, milky flavor for curries and grilling.
Manchego Cheese Wheels
Manchego is a firm sheep's milk cheese from Spain aged 2-12 months, with nutty flavor and PDO protection. Falls under 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' not specified in quota categories like Italian-types. Sold in distinctive wax-coated wheels.
Feta Cheese PDO Crumbles
Authentic PDO Feta is brined sheep/goat milk cheese from Greece with tangy, salty flavor in crumbly texture. Classified 0406.90.99.00 as 'other' since US doesn't recognize EU Feta quota protection for non-Greek origins. Typically imported in barrels or plastic tubs.
Mascarpone Italian Cream Cheese
Mascarpone is a triple-cream, soft cheese made from cow's cream, used in tiramisu with rich, velvety texture. Under HTS 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' due to high fat content excluding it from quota-specific categories. Packed in plastic tubs for dessert applications.
Ricotta Salata Aged Cheese
Ricotta salata is salted, aged whey cheese from Italy, firm and grateable unlike fresh ricotta. Fits 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese'; whey-derived but molded and meeting cheese criteria per chapter notes. Used in salads and pasta.
Goat Cheese Chevre Logs
Chevre is fresh goat milk cheese in log form, tangy and spreadable, aged minimally. Classifies under 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' not quota-specific like blue-mold. Herb-coated varieties popular in gourmet markets.
Smoked Scamorza Cheese Balls
Scamorza is pear-shaped stretched-curd cheese, smoked version has golden rind and mild flavor. HTS 0406.90.99.00 covers as 'other cheese'; smoking doesn't remove from pure cheese category. Tied in pairs for authentic Italian import.
Vegan Cheese Alternative Blend
Plant-based cheese substitute mimicking cheddar, made from cashews and coconut oil for melting. Under 0406.90.99.00 as 'substitutes for cheese' if dairy-like but actually non-dairy. Shredded for pizzas, passes as mixture.
Mizithra Sheep Cheese Grated
Mizithra is dry, salted Greek whey cheese from sheep milk, ideal for grating over pasta. 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese'; meets molded whey cheese criteria despite whey base. Imported grated or in blocks.
Teleme Soft Cheese
Teleme is a soft, creamy Greek cheese from sheep or mixed milk, brined lightly. Classed 0406.90.99.00 as unspecified 'other cheese'. Spreadable texture for meze platters.
Anari Cypriot Fresh Cheese
Anari is fresh whey cheese from Cyprus, similar to ricotta but from sheep/goat whey. 0406.90.99.00 for molded whey cheeses meeting chapter criteria. Sold fresh or dried.
Cheese Powder Blend Mix
Dehydrated cheese powder blend from mixed cheeses for seasoning, not >95% lactose. HTS 0406.90.99.00 as cheese substitutes or mixtures excluding specific exclusions. Used in snacks and sauces.
Kashk Persian Whey Cheese
Kashk is fermented dried whey balls from sheep/yogurt whey, reconstituted for soups. Qualifies 0406.90.99.00 as molded whey cheese product. Traditional Middle Eastern ingredient.