Colby Process Cheese for Slicing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
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
• Include processing specifications showing emulsification from qualifying Colby base; monitor country-specific quota shares (Australia 1M kg, EU 354K kg); reject any Cheddar-contaminated batches