EU Colby Cheese Granules from China

Granular grated Colby-style cheese from EU producers (354,000 kg Note 19 share), classified in HTS 0406.20.36.00 for quota entry. Meets American-type washed curd or granular specs without Cheddar characteristics.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

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
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)

Import Tips

Monitor EU quota usage; Portugal may have sub-allocations indirectly

Provide EU health certificates alongside USDA license

Pitfall: Ensure no blue mold to avoid Note 18