Grated Cheddar Cheese Blend for Nachos from Germany
Finely grated sharp cheddar cheese, grated and powdered for culinary use, specifically blended for nacho toppings. This product falls under HTS 0406.20.29.00 as grated Cheddar cheese entered under General Note 15 quota provisions for tariff-rate quotas. It meets Chapter 4 definitions for cheese processing while qualifying for controlled dairy imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
26%
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for General Note 15 quota provisions; applications open annually
• Provide official country-of-origin certification verifying Cheddar cheese composition and quota eligibility
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring fat content documentation matches natural cheese standards (not processed substitutes)