Factory Colby Cheese Bulk Pack from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare net weight excluding inedible coverings per US note 8; ensure bulk packaging meets food safety standards
• Coordinate with USDA for quota reallocation if origin shortfalls occur
• Test for butterfat to confirm not dairy spread