Artisanal Chongos Fresco from Germany
Artisanal chongos fresco is handmade fresh cheese curd from whole cow's milk, coagulated with rennet and cane sugar, remaining unripened. It qualifies for HTS 0406.10.04.00 as 'chongos' under the fresh cheese hierarchy, entered pursuant to U.S. note 16's quantitative limits and licensing. This ensures control on high-volume dairy imports.
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
• Label with exact production date to prove freshness; check country-specific quotas (no Mexico allowed); prepare for FDA prior notice as dairy product