Cotija Cheese Powder from Germany
Mexican Cotija-style aged cheese finely grated for tacos and salads. Enters 0406.20.56.00 pursuant to General Note 15 quota-exempt provisions for grated hard cheeses. 3-month minimum aging achieved.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
• Include cow's milk aging certificates confirming minimum 60-day cure
• Test crumbly texture confirming proper hard cheese breakdown
• Avoid salt content over 4% triggering preservation classification