Colby Cheese Block
A semi-hard fresh American-type cheese made from cow's milk with a mild flavor and no rind, produced through a washing process during curd formation. Classified under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as 'other' American-type fresh cheese (excluding Cheddar), including Colby varieties that are unripened or uncured. It meets the criteria for fresh cheese without extensive aging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically described as Colby and meets quota note 20
Quota-specific subheading for Colby within American-type fresh cheeses when licensed under that provision.
If processed or containing substitutes from American-type cheese
Processed or substitute American-type cheeses (not fresh) fall under 'other' cheese heading 0406.90.
If grated or powdered form
Grated or powdered American-type cheese shifts from fresh to processed form in heading 0406.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify import license from USDA as this falls under American-type cheese quota (e.g
• 1M kg Australia, 2M kg New Zealand)
• Provide lab analysis confirming it's fresh unripened Colby (not Cheddar) with proper milkfat content; no Mexico origin allowed
• Avoid misclassification pitfalls by documenting washing curd process distinguishing from Cheddar production methods
Related Products under HTS 0406.10.38.00
Washed Curd Cheese Wheel
Fresh cheese produced by washing curds to reduce acidity, resulting in a mild, creamy texture typical of American varieties like this unripened wheel. Falls under HTS 0406.10.38.00 as 'other' fresh American-type cheese (washed curd type, excluding Cheddar) that remains uncured.
Granular 'Cottage Cheese' Curds
Fresh granular cheese curds, similar to cottage cheese style, made from stirred and washed curds without full pressing, remaining unripened. HTS 0406.10.38.00 covers this as 'other' fresh American-type granular cheese, excluding Cheddar, in its natural curd form.
Fresh Farmer's Cheese Loaf
Mild, unripened American-style farmer's cheese formed into loaves from washed curds, suitable for spreading. Classified in HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other fresh American-type cheese due to its granular/washed curd characteristics and lack of ripening.
Hoop Cheese Block
Traditional Southern American fresh cheese pressed in hoops from granular curds, remaining mild and uncured. HTS 0406.10.38.00 includes this as 'other' granular American-type fresh cheese, distinct from aged varieties.
Dry Farmer's Curd Pack
Unripened dry curds from American farmer's cheese production, low-moisture granular style for further processing. Fits HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other fresh granular American-type cheese in bulk curd form.
Colby Jack Marble Cheese
Freshly made marbled Colby (white) and Monterey Jack (yellow) blend, unripened American-type from washed curds. HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other Colby variant fresh cheese before any aging occurs.