Colby Cheese Block from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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