Bulk Processed Colby Cheese for Further Manufacturing from China

Industrial bulk packs of processed Colby cheese used in food manufacturing like sauces and dips, with emulsifiers for uniform melting. HTS 0406.30.38.00 covers this as other processed Colby, not for retail grating or powdering. Bulk form distinguishes it for commercial end-use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

Confirm industrial end-use documentation to support quota allocation

Provide fat and solids analysis matching Chapter 4 butter definitions if applicable

Monitor country-specific quotas; EU has 354,000 kg limit for American-types