Colby Cheese Loaf from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• 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