New Zealand Colby Wheel
Traditional Colby cheese wheel from New Zealand, with creamy yellow interior, mild nutty taste, and natural rind, aged briefly for flavor development. Classified under HTS 0406.90.52.00 as it qualifies as American-type cheese under additional U.S. note 19, with New Zealand allocated 2,000,000 kg quota. Produced via washed curd process from cow's milk, excluding Cheddar.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing substitutes or processed from Colby with non-milk fats
Note 19 covers pure cheese; blends go to 0406.90.82 for American-type substitutes.
If fresh unripened Colby variety
Fresh cheeses without significant ripening classify under 0406.10.34.
If further prepared with non-dairy additives exceeding dairy limits
Products replacing milk constituents shift to prepared food headings like 2106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm quota eligibility with exact New Zealand origin docs; apply for USDA license early in quota year
• Label accurately as 'Colby cheese' to match note 19 description
• Avoid mixing with Cheddar to prevent exclusion from this subheading
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.52.00
Australian Colby Cheese Blocks
Colby cheese produced in Australia, featuring a semi-hard texture with mild flavor and small irregular holes, packaged in 40-pound blocks for commercial use. This falls under HTS 0406.90.52.00 as American-type cheese (Colby) entered pursuant to the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 19 to chapter 4, which allocates 1,000,000 kg annually for Australia. It meets the characteristics of washed curd cheese processed from cow's milk.
EU Colby-Style Washed Curd Cheese Loaf
Colby-style cheese loaf manufactured in the EU using washed curd method, semi-soft with open texture and tangy flavor profile mimicking American Colby. Enters HTS 0406.90.52.00 under note 19 quota for EU (354,000 kg allocation), as American-type cheese not elsewhere specified. Excludes prohibited Mexican products and meets cow's milk base requirement.
Australian Granular Colby Cheese
Granular textured Colby cheese from Australia, known for its crumbly consistency and mild, milky flavor, used in cheese curds or spreads. HTS 0406.90.52.00 applies as granular American-type cheese under note 19 (Australia 1M kg quota), produced from cow's milk via stirred/washed curd process.
New Zealand Colby Cheese Curds
Fresh Colby cheese curds from New Zealand, squeaky textured mild cheese pieces ideal for snacking or frying, made via traditional washing process. Falls under HTS 0406.90.52.00 pursuant to note 19 quota (2M kg NZ allocation) for American-type granular/washed curd cheeses excluding Cheddar.
Bulk Australian Colby for Processing
Bulk-packed Australian Colby cheese in 640-pound vats, semi-hard with classic open texture for melting or further processing into products. HTS 0406.90.52.00 covers this as note 19 quota entry (1M kg Australia) for industrial American-type Colby cheese.
EU Washed Curd Colby Loaves
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.