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
30%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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