Shredded Colby Jack Cheese Blend

Pre-shredded blend primarily of Colby cheese with minimal Monterey Jack, grated for retail packaging under GN15 provisions. Falls under 0406.20.34.00 as grated Colby, recognized as American-style cheese for quota purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China20%+17.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.90.82Lower: 27.5% vs 37.5%

If processed from multiple American-type cheeses

Blends containing or processed from Colby and others go to other processed cheese subheadings

0406.20.69Lower: 27.5% vs 37.5%

If containing granular cheese elements

Granular American-type grated cheese has distinct subheading from pure Colby

1901.10Lower: 16.4% vs 37.5%

If prepared infant formula ingredient

Dairy powders used in infant foods shift to Chapter 19

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document exact Colby proportion to justify primary classification; use anti-caking agents compliant with dairy regs; monitor refrigeration chain to prevent spoilage claims

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