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Organic Colby Cheese Block

Organic-certified Colby cheese block from grass-fed cow's milk, free of synthetic additives, with creamy texture and subtle sweetness. Qualifies for HTS 0406.90.51.00 under general note 15 quota as standard Colby, with organic status not affecting tariff classification. Complies with all milk-derived cheese criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China20%+17.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.84Lower: 27.5% vs 37.5%

If fresh organic soft cheese

Soft ripened organic variants may qualify under fresh cheese exclusions.

2106.90.06Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If probiotic cultures added beyond harmless

Excess cultures make it a prepared food preparation.

0403.90.61Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If dried organic cream >99,500kg quota

Dried organic cream from milk enters limited dried cream quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include USDA organic equivalence certificate from origin; quota applies same as conventional

β€’ Test for pesticide residues at entry

β€’ Partner with certified organic importers

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