New Zealand Colby Wheel from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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