Fresh Farmer's Cheese from Germany
Farmer's cheese is a fresh, unripened cow's milk cheese with tangy flavor, drained but not pressed heavily. Falls under HTS 0406.10.84.00 for quota-eligible imports per note 16, specifically fresh cow's milk cheese excluding soft ripened types. Popular from quota sources like Australia and Uruguay.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving fresh status at entry; verify quota availability before contracting; label clearly as 'fresh unripened cheese' for customs compliance