0406.30.38.00/Processed Colby Cheese Block/China

Processed Colby Cheese Block from China

A processed cheese block made specifically from Colby cheese, featuring the characteristic mild flavor and soft texture of Colby processed through melting and emulsification. It falls under HTS 0406.30.38.00 as processed Colby cheese, not grated or powdered, and classified as 'other' within the Colby subheading excluding certain quota items. This classification applies to standard retail blocks without specific quota exemptions.

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)
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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license as this falls under cheese quota limitations in Additional U.S

• Note 19 for American-type cheeses

• Provide detailed composition certificate verifying it's processed from Colby cheese with proper milkfat content

• Avoid misclassification by ensuring not marketed as Cheddar; document processing method to confirm emulsified status

Processed Colby Cheese Block from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.38.00