Processed Colby Cheese Blocks from China
Pasteurized processed Colby cheese formed into large rectangular blocks, typically weighing 40 pounds each, made by blending natural Colby cheese with emulsifiers. This falls under HTS 0406.30.34.00 as processed Colby cheese entered pursuant to the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 19 to chapter 4, which covers American-type cheeses including Colby.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for note 19 quota; verify product meets Colby cheese definition and originates from quota-eligible countries like Australia or New Zealand
• Provide lab analysis confirming it's processed cheese, not grated/powdered; watch aggregate quota limits to avoid rejection