Grated Colby Cheese from China
Finely grated Colby cheese made from cow's milk, specifically produced to meet the characteristics of American-type cheese under Additional U.S. Note 19 to Chapter 4. This grated form falls under HTS 0406.20.36.00 as it is grated cheese classified as Colby and entered pursuant to the quota provisions. It maintains the mild, creamy flavor typical of Colby without the sharp tang of Cheddar.
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for Note 19 quota; verify cheese meets Colby definition (not Cheddar) with lab analysis if needed
• Confirm origin from eligible countries (e.g
• Australia, EU, New Zealand) excluding Mexico
• Provide certificate of origin and fat content documentation to avoid reclassification