0406.90.51.00/Sliced Colby Cheese for Retail/China

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

40%

Rate breakdown

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)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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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