Bulk Processed Colby Cheese for Shredding from China
Bulk 640-pound totes of processed Colby cheese formulated for industrial shredding. HTS 0406.30.32.00 applies as processed, non-grated/powdered Colby under General Note 15 for quota-controlled imports. It retains block form suitable for further processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as food processing to support classification; provide emulsifier composition certificates
• Common issue: Protective coverings weight not deductible per US note, ensure accurate invoicing