Colby Cheese Block from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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