Sliced Processed Colby Cheese from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm slices are not grated/powdered to stay in 0406.30; apply for quota license via USDA early in quota year
• Label origin and cheese type clearly; common pitfall is misclassifying as Swiss-type if texture similar