Colby-Monterey Blend Slices from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• 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