Colby Cheese Loaf
A semi-hard, mild-flavored American cheese made from cow's milk, characterized by its orange color from annatto and smooth texture typical of Colby. It falls under HTS 0406.90.51.00 as Colby cheese imported under the quota provisions of general note 15, which governs specific dairy import limitations. This classification applies to qualifying imports from countries like Australia or New Zealand within allocated quantities.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered outside general note 15 quota provisions
Non-quota Colby cheese imports fall under the general 'other cheeses' subheading with potentially higher duty rates.
If processed into grated or powdered form
Grated or powdered Colby cheese is classified by processing state rather than type, moving to shredded cheese headings.
If containing 0.5% or less butterfat
Low-fat versions meeting specific butterfat thresholds are excluded from cheese quotas and classified as low-fat substitutes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required under general note 15; verify country of origin eligibility within quota allocations
• Provide lab analysis confirming Colby characteristics (milk type, fat content)
• Monitor annual quota status to avoid over-quota higher duties
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.51.00
Longhorn Colby Cheese Block
A cylindrical or block-shaped variant of Colby cheese, known as Longhorn for its traditional shape, with a firm texture and mild, nutty flavor from pasteurized cow's milk. Classified under HTS 0406.90.51.00 when entered pursuant to general note 15 quota provisions for American-type cheeses like Colby. Meets chapter requirements for fresh or matured cheese without eye formation.
Colby Jack Cheese Wheel
A marbled cheese combining Colby and Monterey Jack, with Colby's mild flavor and orange-white marbling, produced from cow's milk and molded into wheels. It qualifies under HTS 0406.90.51.00 as Colby-type cheese when imported under general note 15 provisions, subject to American-type cheese quotas. The marbling does not alter its principal Colby classification.
Mild Colby Cheese Slab
Large slab-cut Colby cheese with mild tanginess, open texture, and annatto coloring, aged briefly for optimal creaminess from whole cow's milk. Falls under HTS 0406.90.51.00 for quota entries pursuant to general note 15, covering American-type cheeses like Colby from approved origins. Excludes dehydrated or low-fat variants per chapter notes.
Colby Cheese Curd Blocks
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.
Annatto-Colored Colby Bar
Bar-shaped Colby cheese with natural annatto for orange hue, semi-soft texture, and buttery flavor suitable for slicing. HTS 0406.90.51.00 applies for imports pursuant to general note 15, within American-type cheese quotas excluding low-fat or substitutes. Adheres to chapter note exclusions for non-natural constituents.
Factory Colby Cheese Bulk Pack
Bulk-packed Colby cheese in 40-pound blocks for industrial slicing, made from pasteurized milk with classic mild profile and no rinds. Enters under HTS 0406.90.51.00 pursuant to general note 15 for quota-controlled American-type cheese imports. Designed for food service rather than retail.