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
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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