Powdered Colby Cheese from Germany
Powdered form of Colby cheese, processed by drying and grinding, qualifying as American-type cheese under U.S. Note 19 provisions. Classified in HTS 0406.20.36.00 due to its grated/powdered state and Colby variety, intended for use in processed foods. Meets quota entry requirements for specified countries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Apply for import license through USDA well in advance of shipment due to annual quota reallocations
• Ensure powder particle size and moisture content documentation to confirm grated/powdered classification
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as Cheddar, which has separate quotas