Processed Colby Jack Cheese Loaves from China
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.
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
• Document Colby as predominant cheese type in blend for classification; track country-specific quotas (e.g
• New Zealand max)
• Avoid repackaging post-import to prevent quota reclassification