Flavored Margarine Cheese Paste from China
Thick paste of margarine, cheese meal from milk solids (0401-0404), malt extract, and corn starch for flavor enhancement, cocoa-free. Fits HTS 1901.90.36.00 as other margarine cheese, a NESOI food prep beyond chapter 11 basics.
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
• Test for cocoa content analytically to stay under 5% threshold and within 1901 scope
• Prepare FDA import alerts checklist for cheese-like products to expedite release
• Use detailed bills of lading specifying 'food preparation, not pure cheese'