Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered: > Other, including mixtures of the above: > Other: > Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar): > Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0406.30.69.00
Processed Colby Cheese Loaf
A processed cheese loaf made from Colby cheese, meeting the characteristics of American-type cheese as defined in additional U.S. note 19 to chapter 4. It is a blend containing or processed from Colby, suitable for slicing and melting, imported under the quota provisions of that note. This subheading applies specifically to such quota-eligible processed American-type cheeses not grated or powdered.
Washed Curd Process Cheese Slices
Individually wrapped processed cheese slices produced from washed curd cheese, qualifying under additional U.S. note 19 as American-type cheese products. These meet quota requirements for containing or being processed from specified American varieties, excluding Cheddar. The subheading covers such non-grated, non-powdered processed forms entered pursuant to quota license.
Granular Process Cheese Block
Large block of processed cheese made from granular (farmer's) cheese base, specifically covered by additional U.S. note 19 quota for American-type cheeses. This product contains or is processed from the specified varieties (Colby, washed curd, granular but not Cheddar) in non-grated block form. HTS 0406.30.69.00 applies to quota-licensed imports of such processed cheese.
Colby Jack Process Cheese Blend
Processed cheese blend combining Colby and Monterey Jack (American-style), qualifying under note 19 as containing American-type cheese components. Produced by melting and emulsifying qualifying base cheeses, entered pursuant to quota provisions. This subheading governs such mixtures not grated or powdered.
Processed Washed Curd Cheese Wheel
Wheel-shaped processed cheese from washed curd American-type cheese, meeting all note 19 quota criteria excluding Cheddar. The product undergoes standard processing (melting, emulsifying) while retaining classification as process cheese. Imported under license pursuant to the specified quota provisions.
American-Style Granular Process Spread
Spreadable processed cheese made from granular cheese base, qualifying under additional U.S. note 19 for American-type processed cheeses. Contains the required milkfat and solids-not-fat within process cheese norms, entered via quota license. This subheading specifically covers such quota-provision imports.
Colby Process Cheese for Slicing
Bulk processed Colby cheese specifically manufactured for retail slicing machines, covered by note 19 quota for American-type process cheeses. Meets all compositional requirements excluding Cheddar derivation, in non-grated form. HTS 0406.30.69.00 governs licensed quota imports.
Mixed American Process Cheese Cubes
Pre-cut cubes of processed cheese mixture containing Colby, washed curd and granular cheeses, eligible under note 19 quota. The product represents mixtures of American-type process cheeses as specified, not grated/powdered. Entered pursuant to quota licensing requirements.