Fresh Farmer's Cheese Loaf from Germany
Mild, unripened American-style farmer's cheese formed into loaves from washed curds, suitable for spreading. Classified in HTS 0406.10.38.00 as other fresh American-type cheese due to its granular/washed curd characteristics and lack of ripening.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Apply for import licenses well in advance given quota allocations by country (e.g
• EU 354,000 kg)
• Provide certificates verifying unripened status and American-type production method
• Watch for misdeclaration as general fresh cheese, triggering different quota requirements