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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.

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.

0406.30.69Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If ripened over 3 months

Aged sliced American-type cheese moves to ripened subheadings in 0406.30.

1901.20.45Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If in airtight containers as infant food

Processed cheese slices for infant use with sugar classify under Chapter 19 infant foods.

0406.90.48Same rate: 17.5%

If processed from Swiss/Emmentaler types

Base cheese type determines heading; Swiss blends go to 0406.90.46/48 quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include blend ratio documentation to prove American-type dominance; apply for USDA license per quota notes

Slice thickness may affect fresh vs ripened classification

Test for moisture to avoid whey concentrate rules

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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.

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.

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.

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.