Processed Colby Cheese Loaf from China
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.
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
• 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