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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butterfat content is 0.5% or less by weight
Low-fat processed cheeses fall under the separate quota in note 25, regardless of American-type origin
If imported outside note 19 quota provisions
Same American-type processed cheese but entered under general/other quota provisions moves to 0406.90
If classified as margarine cheese substitute
Products imitating cheese but primarily vegetable fat-based shift to prepared foodstuff provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for note 19 quota; verify cheese contains or is processed from Colby/washed curd/granular (not Cheddar); exclude Mexican-origin goods which are ineligible for this subheading
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.69.00
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.