Kashk Persian Whey Cheese from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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)

Import Tips

Fermentation process validation for cheese vs. yogurt status

Rehydration instructions shouldn't imply preparation

Origin docs for non-quota Middle East sources

Kashk Persian Whey Cheese from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.99.00