Processed Colby Cheese Cubes

Diced processed Colby cheese cubes for snack packs, emulsified for meltability. This product is under HTS 0406.30.34.00 for quota imports of processed Colby per U.S. note 19.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.36Same rate: 37.5%

If pre-grated cubes

Grated form regardless of size uses grated cheese subheading.

1901.90.61Lower: 33.5% vs 37.5%

If packaged with additives as mix

Cheese in snack mixes with carbs classifies as dairy preparations.

0403.90.51Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If dried/condensed form

Dried processed cheese powder subject to separate dried cream quota.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cubes must not be grated texture; provide cut specs

Quota tracking essential for multiple entries

Related Products under HTS 0406.30.34.00

Processed Colby Cheese Blocks

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.

Sliced Processed Colby Cheese

Pre-sliced processed Colby cheese packaged for retail, meeting the milkfat and moisture standards for American-type cheese. Classified under HTS 0406.30.34.00 because it is processed Colby cheese imported pursuant to the quantitative limits in additional U.S. note 19.

Processed Colby Jack Cheese Loaves

Processed cheese loaves combining Colby with Monterey Jack, maintaining Colby as principal component per American-type classification. This qualifies for HTS 0406.30.34.00 under U.S. note 19 quota as processed Colby cheese for tariff purposes.

Bulk Processed Colby Cheese for Shredding

Large-format processed Colby cheese in 20-40 lb blocks designed for industrial shredding, emulsified to prevent separation. Falls under HTS 0406.30.34.00 as it matches processed Colby description in quota note 19 for American-type cheeses.

Retail Packaged Processed Colby Wheels

Processed Colby cheese molded into 10-15 lb wheels with wax coating for retail sale, strictly meeting note 19 criteria. Classified in HTS 0406.30.34.00 for quota-eligible processed Colby imports.

Low-Sodium Processed Colby Cheese

Processed Colby cheese formulated with reduced sodium using cultures per chapter note allowances, in consumer-sized packs. HTS 0406.30.34.00 applies as quota-eligible processed American-type Colby cheese.