Grated Mozzarella Cheese for Pizza from Germany
Low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella specifically grated for commercial pizza production. Enters under HTS 0406.20.56.00 pursuant to General Note 15 provisions allowing quota-exempt grated cheese imports. Meets all grated cheese compositional requirements.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming moisture content below 60% for low-moisture classification
• Include end-use statements specifying foodservice application to support quota exemption
• Avoid bulk packaging over 20kg which may trigger different quota considerations