Mild Colby Cheese Loaf from China
A pre-sliced 2-pound loaf of mild Colby cheese with orange coloring, prized for its creamy melt in sandwiches and burgers. It qualifies for HTS 0406.90.54.00 as other Colby cheese, meeting Chapter 4 criteria for natural cow's milk cheese without quota exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Apply for import license via USDA before shipment due to annual quotas; include Certificate of Origin specifying Colby type; avoid repackaging post-import to prevent quota evasion claims