Micro-Grated Extra Sharp Cheddar for Crafts from Germany
Ultra-fine micro-grated extra sharp Cheddar cheese for artisanal food crafting and restaurant use. This grated cheese product qualifies for HTS 0406.20.29.00 under General Note 15 as authentic Cheddar meeting milkfat and solids specifications. Processed solely by grating without chemical modification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature control below 40°F during transit to preserve cheese integrity
• Label shipments clearly as 'Grated Cheddar - GN15 Quota' to facilitate CBP examination and quota verification
• Monitor USDA Foreign Agricultural Service quota fill rates monthly to time imports within available allocations