Washed Curd Colby Cheese Block
A 5-pound block of washed-curd Colby cheese made from cow's milk, featuring a semi-firm texture and mild, nutty flavor typical of American-style cheeses. It falls under HTS 0406.90.54.00 as 'other' Colby cheese, distinct from fresh Colby due to its washed curd production process that removes excess whey for a smoother consistency.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed and grated or powdered
Grated or powdered forms of American-type cheese like Colby are classified under fresh cheeses in 0406.10 rather than whole forms.
If grated but not fresh
Grated Colby cheese falls under grated or powdered cheeses excluding fresh, changing from whole cheese classification.
If containing 0.5% or less butterfat
Low-butterfat cheese substitutes are classified in prepared food preparations outside Chapter 4 cheese headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions under Additional U.S
• Note 22; verify cheese meets low butterfat standards if applicable; provide lab analysis for milkfat content to avoid reclassification
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Granular Colby Cheese Wheel
A 10-pound wheel of granular Colby cheese, known for its crumbly texture achieved through stirring curds, offering a tangy taste ideal for snacking. Classified under HTS 0406.90.54.00 as 'other' Colby, part of American-type cheeses excluding standard Cheddar.
Mild Colby Cheese Loaf
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.
Aged Colby Cheese Block
A 40-pound block of aged Colby cheese, developed over 6 months for sharper flavor and firmer texture suitable for grating. Falls under HTS 0406.90.54.00 as other non-fresh Colby, adhering to natural butter standards without emulsifiers.
Orange-Colored Colby Cheese Slab
A large 20-pound slab of orange-colored Colby cheese using annatto dye, with mellow flavor for everyday use in casseroles. Classified in HTS 0406.90.54.00 for other Colby, as it matches American-type cheese excluding eye-formation or quota-exempt types.
Colby Longhorn Cheese
Traditional Longhorn-shaped Colby cheese cylinder, semi-soft with mild tanginess, handcrafted for artisanal markets. HTS 0406.90.54.00 covers this as other Colby variant, distinct from standard blocks but within American-type natural cheese.
Shredded Colby Cheese Bag
Anti-caking shredded Colby cheese in 5-pound bags, convenient for foodservice melting applications. Though shredded, primary classification under HTS 0406.90.54.00 as other Colby if not qualifying for grated subheadings.