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