Fresh Queso Blanco Cheese from Germany
Queso Blanco is a fresh, unripened cow's milk cheese with a mild flavor and firm texture, typically pressed but not aged. It falls under HTS 0406.10.84.00 as fresh cow's milk cheese (excluding soft ripened types) imported under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 16 to chapter 4. This subheading applies to quota-eligible fresh cheeses from specified countries like Argentina or New Zealand.
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for note 16 quota; verify cheese meets fresh/unripened criteria excluding soft ripened cow's milk types; provide country-of-origin certification from quota-eligible nations