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Processed Colby Cheese Loaf from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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