Hoop Cheese Block from Germany
Traditional Southern American fresh cheese pressed in hoops from granular curds, remaining mild and uncured. HTS 0406.10.38.00 includes this as 'other' granular American-type fresh cheese, distinct from aged varieties.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation specifies hoop-pressing of fresh curds to validate American-type classification
• Monitor annual quotas; excess enters at higher over-quota rates
• Test for butterfat to avoid low-fat cheese quota confusion