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
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
• Specify smoking method (natural vs. artificial) for FDA approval
• Weight declaration excludes inedible ties per US note
• Not 'processed' if no emulsifiers added