Colby Jack Process Cheese Block from China
Processed cheese block combining Colby and Monterey Jack (washed curd), classified in HTS 0406.30.71.00 for mixtures of American-type processed cheeses not grated. The marbled orange-white appearance comes from natural dye in Colby blended during processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Check country-specific quotas (e.g
• Australia 1M kg limit); secure licenses early in calendar year
• Provide blending records showing exclusive use of American-type base cheeses per Chapter 4 notes