0406.90.99.00/Smoked Scamorza Cheese Balls/China

Smoked Scamorza Cheese Balls from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.5%

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

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Import Tips

• Specify smoking method (natural vs. artificial) for FDA approval

• Weight declaration excludes inedible ties per US note

• Not 'processed' if no emulsifiers added