Processed Colby Cheese Powder from China

Colby cheese that has been grated and lightly processed for extended shelf life, entered under the U.S. Note 19 quota for American-type cheeses. HTS 0406.20.36.00 applies to this grated Colby specifically described in the note and imported pursuant to its quantitative limits. Used in snack foods and sauces.

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

Document processing method to distinguish from fresh cheese; include lab reports on milkfat (washed curd style)

Monitor quota fill status via USTR updates to avoid over-quota duties

Label clearly as 'Colby' to prevent CBP reclassification