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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.69Same rate: 27.5%

If American-type (Colby) under specific note 21 quota

Dedicated American-type cheese quotas apply to non-mixture forms.

0406.10.34Same rate: 27.5%

If fresh/unripened Colby in unmelted form

Fresh American-type cheeses enter under different freshness-based subheadings.

2106.90.06Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

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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