New Zealand Grass-Fed Cheddar Slices from Germany
Pre-sliced Cheddar from 100% grass-fed New Zealand cows, qualifying under largest Note 18 allocation of 8,200,000 kg for HTS 0406.10.24.00. Fresh unripened Cheddar entered pursuant to quota in consumer-ready slices. Higher omega-3 profile from pasture diet.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Largest quota allocation favors NZ; still requires license and quota certificate from exporter
• Shelf-life critical for sliced; provide accelerated stability data meeting FDA dairy standards
• Slice thickness affects classification; uniform slices under 0406.10, irregular crumbs to 0406.20