Colby Cheese Spread
A spreadable dairy product made from processed Colby cheese blended with cream and stabilizers, suitable for crackers. Classified under HTS 0406.90.84.00 as 'other' cheese processed from American-type Colby, not fitting fresh, grated, or molded categories.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If milkfat 39-80% and meets dairy spread emulsion criteria
Spreadable products with specific fat/water emulsion qualify as dairy spreads under 0405.20, outside cheese headings.
If containing non-milk fats or emulsifiers exceeding butter limits
Products replacing milk constituents with other fats fall under prepared food provisions in Chapter 21.
If not containing or processed from specific quota cheeses
Mixtures without American-type cheese base go to general 'other' cheese quota subheading 0406.90.95.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior USDA import license for quota compliance under Note 23; include lab analysis proving milkfat from Colby base
• Watch for dairy spread definitions that could shift classification
• Ensure no added non-milk fats to stay in Chapter 4
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Colby Jack Cheese Loaf
A semi-soft cheese loaf made by blending Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, processed from American-type Colby cheese. It falls under HTS 0406.90.84.00 as 'other' cheese containing or processed from American-type cheese (Colby), excluding Cheddar, in the form of grated or mixed varieties not specifically listed elsewhere in 0406.90.
Washed Curd Cheese Block
A firm cheese block produced using the washed curd process, similar to mild cheddar but classified distinctly as American-type. It is categorized under HTS 0406.90.84.00 for other cheeses processed from washed curd, excluding quota-specific Cheddar.
Granular Cheese Crumbles
Dry, crumbly cheese made from the granular cheese process, used in salads and cooking, derived from American-type cheese. Falls under HTS 0406.90.84.00 as other mixtures or processed forms from granular cheese, not grated or fresh.
Colby-Monterey Blend Slices
Pre-sliced cheese combining Colby and Monterey Jack for sandwiches, processed from Colby base. Classified in HTS 0406.90.84.00 as other American-type cheese mixtures, excluding grated or quota-specific types.
Processed Washed Curd Cubes
Cubed cheese from washed curd process, pasteurized and packaged for snacks, containing American-type cheese. Under HTS 0406.90.84.00 for other non-fresh, non-grated forms processed from washed curd.
Granular Colby Snack Mix
A mixture of granular Colby cheese pieces with mild seasonings, processed from American-type cheese for snacking. Fits HTS 0406.90.84.00 as other cheese mixtures from granular/American-type, excluding mixtures with specific quota cheeses.