Emulsified Processed Colby Cheese from China
Emulsified processed version of Colby cheese with added salts for meltability. Classifies in HTS 0406.30.95.00 as other processed cheese, since American-type like Colby doesn't fit specific quota subheadings when processed. Processing alters it from primary fresh form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Reference American-type quota Note 19 but confirm processed status excludes it
• FDA prior notice mandatory for all dairy; delays common without