Unripened Quark Cheese from Germany
Quark is a thick, fresh unripened cheese from cow's milk, similar to yogurt cheese but classified as fresh curd, with high moisture content. It fits HTS 0406.10.95.00 as 'other' fresh cheese, excluding ripened or whey-concentrated types. Popular in German baking and dips.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide analysis showing <70% dry matter to avoid cheese concentration rules; check EU quota allocations
• Use ventilated packaging for moisture control