Processed Colby Cheese Loaf from China
Emulsified processed loaf cheese flavored as Colby, made from blended cow's milk cheeses. Falls under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed cheese, not qualifying as American-type under quota Note 20. Ideal for slicing in delis.
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
• Differentiate from natural Colby (Note 20 quota) with processing certificates showing emulsification
• Secure import license early; quotas fill quickly for non-quota-specific cheeses