Processed Cheese Margarine Blend from China
Emulsified blend of processed cheese from milk powders (0402) and margarine, formulated for spreading, subject to U.S. Note 23 dairy component limits. Falls under HTS 1901.90.34.00 for food preparations of dairy goods not containing cocoa, processed beyond Chapter 11 flours. Designed for retail as margarine cheese alternative with controlled milk solids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
Import Tips
• Secure entry under dairy TRQ via USDA FAS; declare exact kg cmsc to stay within annual quota allocations
• Labeling must specify dairy content; mismatches trigger FDA/ Customs scrutiny and potential duty adjustments