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Smoked Colby Cheese Block from China

Naturally smoked 2-pound Colby cheese block imparting hickory flavor, popular in delis. Fits HTS 0406.90.54.00 as other flavored Colby, provided smoking doesn't alter to processed cheese status per Chapter notes.

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

Document smoking method (natural vs artificial); check FDA smoke flavor rules; quota license mandatory