Sliced Colby Cheese for Retail from China
Pre-sliced Colby cheese packaged for grocery retail, with plastic film separation to prevent sticking, mild flavor ideal for sandwiches. Though sliced, principal classification remains HTS 0406.90.51.00 under general note 15 for quota Colby imports. Slicing is minor processing not changing heading.
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
• Label slices with fiber content and origin for FDA; declare as cheese not processed
• Ensure vacuum packaging for shelf life during transit
• Check quota year calendar alignment