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Blended Cheddar Colby Wheel

Large 20-kg wheel of blended cheddar and Colby, processed from cheddar curd, rind-formed. HTS 0406.90.78.00 as other cheddar-containing cheese, not American-type pure. Moldable dry matter fits cheese note if concentrated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.69Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If qualifying as American-type (Colby dominant)

Predominantly Colby shifts to American cheese quota (Note 22).

0406.90.52Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If processed from American-type with cheddar minor

American-type quota includes processed substitutes.

0404.10.50Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If whey-concentrated with added milkfat >5% dry

Whey products with cheese characteristics classify as cheese if meeting three criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare dry matter (70-85%) for concentration note applicability; avoids whey classification

Rind weight not deducted (Note 7); accurate gross weight prevents disputes

EU limited to 417k kg under cheddar quota; source from New Zealand for higher access

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