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Granular Colby Cheese Powder from China

Coarse granular powder made from Colby cheese, qualifying under Additional U.S. Note 19 for American-type grated/powdered cheeses. HTS 0406.20.36.00 covers this product entered pursuant to quota provisions from countries like New Zealand and EU. Ideal for baking and cheese sauces.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Test for granule size to ensure 'powdered' classification vs. shreds

Include affidavits confirming no Cheddar intermixing

Track annual quota via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program