Vegan Cheese Alternative Blend from China
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.
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
• Composition analysis proving <dairy content to avoid Chapter 4 exclusion
• Labeling must not claim 'cheese' to prevent FDA issues
• Non-quota eligible as true substitutes