Colby Jack Fresh Cheese Wheels

Fresh Colby Jack cheese wheels, marbled American-type cheese qualifying under HTS 0406.10.34.00 for Note 19 quota entry. Produced as unripened fresh cheese from cow's milk with characteristic mild flavor and white/orange marbling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.69Same rate: 27.5%

If processed from American-type with added ingredients

Processed cheese preparations from American-types fall under 0406.20.

0406.90.82Same rate: 27.5%

If sold as grated or powdered form

Grated or powdered American-type cheeses classified in 0406.90 other category.

1901.90.61Higher: 33.5% vs 27.5%

If packaged retail with additives

Retail food preparations containing cheese move to Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document marbling process confirming it's fresh blended Colby, not processed cheese

Monitor quota fill rates via USDA reports before committing to large volume imports

Use insulated shipping containers to maintain fresh cheese temperature requirements

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