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EU Colby for Food Service

Food service blocks of EU Colby, washed curd style. HTS 0406.90.52.00 note 19 EU quota.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina20%+17.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.90.08Lower: 29.5% vs 37.5%

If Cheddar processed

Cheddar note 18.

2106.90.34Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If butterfat substitute

Note 9 butter substitutes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข End-use declaration for food service; license quota check

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