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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.

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.

0406.20.36Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If grated or powdered and quota-eligible

Grated washed curd cheese enters under specific American-type grated provisions with separate quotas.

0406.10.34Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If fresh and unripened

Fresh soft varieties of American-type cheese classify under 0406.10 fresh cheese headings.

0406.90.76Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If containing or processed from Cheddar

Any Cheddar inclusion shifts to Cheddar-specific quota subheading per Note 22.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm production method documentation to distinguish from Cheddar quotas in Note 22; secure import license early

Test for butterfat to avoid low-fat subheadings

Package in bulk to prevent retail grated classification

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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.

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.