Matured Colby Cheese Chunk from China

Chunks of matured Colby cheese with developed nutty flavor, firmer texture from extended aging, still maintaining open body without eyes. HTS 0406.90.51.00 for general note 15 quota entries as American-type Colby cheese. Aging enhances flavor but keeps it distinct from washed curd types.

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

Provide aging certificates (months) to support classification; monitor moisture for compliance

Use licensed customs brokers familiar with dairy quotas

Avoid commingling with quota-ineligible origins

Matured Colby Cheese Chunk from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.51.00