Colby Jack Fresh Cheese Wheels from China
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.
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
• 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