Cream Cheese Margarine Substitute from China
Spread substitute for cream cheese using margarine, milk protein concentrates (0401-0404), starch, and flour, cocoa-free. Under HTS 1901.90.36.00 for other margarine cheese food preps NESOI.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Label as 'cheese substitute' to meet truth-in-labeling; avoid 'cheese' if imitation
• Obtain letter of authorization for FDA facility registration
• Check for GFSI certification to streamline audits