Grated Colby Cheese from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
30%
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
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