Processed Colby Cheese Blend from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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)

Import Tips

Obtain import license from USDA before entry as required for Note 19 quota goods

Provide certification documenting Colby cheese content and quota eligibility

Monitor annual quota allocations by country to avoid over-quota high duties