Colby Cheese Spread from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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