Colby Cheese Curd Blocks from Japan
Fresh curd blocks specifically produced for Colby cheese, pressed but not fully ripened, from cow's milk with characteristic mild acidity. Classified in HTS 0406.90.51.00 when entered under general note 15 quota for Colby, treated as the cheese type despite curd state. Meets curd classification but specified as Colby per statistical reporting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab tests confirming curd destined for Colby (fat, moisture specs); declare as curd but reference Colby quota
• Ensure cold chain logistics for perishable curds
• Check for reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR notices