Matured Colby Cheese Chunk from Germany
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 — 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
• 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