EU Washed Curd Colby Loaves from China
Large loaves of washed curd Colby cheese from EU producers, featuring mild flavor and firm texture suitable for slicing. Enters under HTS 0406.90.52.00 as American-type cheese per note 19 (EU 354K kg), distinct from other EU cheese quotas.
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
Import Tips
• Validate EU country-of-origin for specific quota access; obtain license confirming note 19 applicability
• Lab test for milk solids and fat to match chapter definitions
• Separate from general cheese quota in note 16