Sweetened Chongos Curd Cheese from Germany
Sweetened chongos curd cheese is a fresh, unripened Mexican dairy product made from rennet-coagulated milk whey, formed into custard-like balls in light syrup. It qualifies for HTS 0406.10.02.00 under general note 15 for Mexican-origin goods, as a specific type of fresh whey cheese without curing. Traditional preparation keeps it distinctly in the fresh cheese category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming whey cheese composition and no ripening; declare under GN15 at entry for preferential rates
• Watch for Mexican exclusion from certain dairy quotas but confirm with USDA; package securely to prevent damage in transit