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0406.30.32.00/Processed Colby Cheese Blocks/Germany

Processed Colby Cheese Blocks from Germany

Pasteurized processed Colby cheese formed into 40-pound blocks, made by blending natural Colby cheese with emulsifying salts. This falls under HTS 0406.30.32.00 as processed Colby cheese entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for quota-eligible dairy imports from designated countries. It meets the criteria for processed cheese, not grated or powdered, specifically identified as Colby.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota goods under General Note 15; verify country of origin eligibility to avoid reallocation issues

• Ensure documentation certifies cheese as processed Colby with proper fat content labeling

• Common pitfall: misclassifying as natural cheese, leading to incorrect subheading

Processed Colby Cheese Blocks from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.32.00