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Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

Cheese and curd: > Other cheese: > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above: > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63): > Containing, or processed from, American- type cheese (including Colby, washed curd and granular cheese, but not including Cheddar): > Described in additional U.S. note 19 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions

Duty Rate (from China)

27.5%
MFN Base Rate10%

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

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)

Total Effective Rate27.5%

Products classified under HTS 0406.90.82.00

Processed Colby Cheese Blend

A processed cheese product containing Colby cheese as the primary ingredient, blended with emulsifiers for smooth melting. Classified under HTS 0406.90.82.00 as a substitute for cheese processed from American-type Colby cheese and entered under Additional U.S. Note 19 quota provisions.

Washed Curd Cheese Spread

Creamy spread made primarily from washed curd cheese with added stabilizers, suitable for bread and crackers. Falls under HTS 0406.90.82.00 as cheese substitute processed from American-type washed curd under quota provisions.

Granular Cheese Process Loaf

Emulsified loaf cheese processed from granular (farmer's) cheese, popular for sandwiches. HTS 0406.90.82.00 covers substitutes containing American-type granular cheese under Note 19 quota.

Colby Jack Cheese Dip Mix

Powdered mix processed from Colby and Monterey Jack (American-type) cheeses for prepared dips. Enters HTS 0406.90.82.00 as quota cheese substitute containing American-type varieties.

American Cheese Sauce Base

Liquid concentrate made from emulsified Colby and granular cheese for institutional foodservice. Classified HTS 0406.90.82.00 under American-type cheese quota provisions.

Processed Farmer's Cheese Slices

Pre-sliced emulsified granular cheese packaged for retail deli counter. HTS 0406.90.82.00 for American-type granular cheese substitutes under quota.

Colby Cheese Food Loaf

Bulk loaf 'cheese food' with minimum 51% real Colby cheese meeting processed cheese standards. Quota-eligible under HTS 0406.90.82.00 Note 19 provisions.

Washed Curd Nacho Cheese

Liquid processed cheese sauce from washed curd cheese designed for nacho applications. Covered by HTS 0406.90.82.00 American-type quota provisions.

Mixed American Reserve Cheese

Premium processed blend of aged Colby, Monterey and granular cheeses for slicing. HTS 0406.90.82.00 quota for substitutes containing American-type cheeses.

Granular Cheese Melt Blend

Foodservice blend optimized for melting, processed from granular cheese with emulsifiers. Enters under HTS 0406.90.82.00 American-type quota.