Processed Colby Cheese Loaf
A processed cheese product made from Colby cheese containing cow's milk, blended and melted with emulsifiers to create a smooth, sliceable loaf. It falls under HTS 0406.30.89.00 as processed cheese, not grated or powdered, described in additional U.S. note 16 to chapter 4, requiring import licenses due to quota restrictions. This subheading covers other processed cow's milk cheeses entered pursuant to quota provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprocessed natural cheese
Natural Colby cheese without processing falls under fresh cheeses heading, outside processed cheese provisions
If quota-ineligible or over-quota
Excess quantities or non-qualifying origins enter under other cheese provisions with different rates
If butterfat content 0.5% or less
Low-fat processed cheese substitutes classified under food preparations if meeting specific fat limits
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required by additional U.S. note 16; verify product eligibility against quota allocations by country of origin
• Confirm processed cheese composition meets chapter 4 definitions to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quota status to prevent over-quota duties
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.89.00
Processed Washed Curd Cheese Block
Processed cheese derived from washed curd variety, made with cow's milk, emulsified for uniform texture in block form. Classified under HTS 0406.30.89.00 for processed cow's milk cheese entered pursuant to U.S. note 16 quota provisions, including mixtures. Quota licensing applies to control dairy imports.
Processed Granular Cheese Blend
Emulsified processed cheese mixture from granular cow's milk cheese, designed for melting and slicing. HTS 0406.30.89.00 applies to such 'other' processed cheeses containing cow's milk under quota note 16, excluding grated/powdered forms.
Mixed Processed Cow's Milk Cheese Slices
Pre-sliced processed cheese combining multiple cow's milk varieties, meeting emulsified processed cheese criteria. Falls under HTS 0406.30.89.00 as mixtures of processed cheeses entered via note 16 quota, for cow's milk products.
Processed Edam-Type Cheese Wheel
Processed version of Edam cheese from cow's milk, formed into wheels for retail. HTS 0406.30.89.00 covers this as other processed cow's milk cheese under quota note 16, distinct from specific Edam quotas.
Emulsified Gouda Processed Cheese Block
Processed cheese block based on Gouda from cow's milk, emulsified for spreadability. Classified in HTS 0406.30.89.00 for quota-eligible processed mixtures containing cow's milk per note 16.
Processed Swiss-Type Cheese Loaf
Loaf-form processed cheese imitating Swiss characteristics, made from cow's milk with emulsifiers. HTS 0406.30.89.00 includes this under note 16 for other processed cow's milk cheeses subject to quota.