Processed Colby Cheese Blocks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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