Syrup-Packed Chongos Cheese from Germany
Syrup-packed chongos are unripened fresh cheese curds immersed in cane sugar syrup, a staple in Latin American cuisine. HTS 0406.10.04.00 covers this as chongos under note 16 provisions, emphasizing its fresh, uncured status despite syrup. Quota compliance is key for import eligibility.
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
• Document syrup as natural whey/milk-based to avoid 2106 reclassification; ensure total weight excludes inedible packaging per U.S. notes; apply for license early due to annual limits