New Zealand Colby Wheel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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