Grated Colby Cheese Powder
Powdered form of grated Colby cheese, an American-type cow's milk cheese used in cheese sauces and snacks. Classified in HTS 0406.20.89.00 for other grated/powdered cheeses under general note 16 quota, excluding specific American-type quotas. Ideal for industrial processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If American-type (Colby) under specific note 21 quota
Dedicated American-type cheese quotas apply to non-mixture forms.
If fresh/unripened Colby in unmelted form
Fresh American-type cheeses enter under different freshness-based subheadings.
If flavored with spices exceeding 5% by weight
Significant flavor additions classify as flavored preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Reference U.S. note 16 explicitly on entry docs; excludes American-type under note 21 if pure
• Test for butterfat >0.5% to avoid low-fat quota (note 25)
• Track quota year (calendar) to avoid over-quota entries subject to higher duties
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