Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese Blend from Germany
Grated sharp Cheddar cheese blended from multiple aged batches, qualifying as Cheddar under quota note 18 for licensed imports. HTS 0406.20.31.90 covers this 'other' grated Cheddar not specified elsewhere. Essential for pizza toppings and ready meals.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming Cheddar characteristics (milk-derived, no emulsifiers beyond allowed); track calendar-year quota allocations by country; avoid misclassification as processed cheese