Powdered Cheddar Cheese Mix from Germany
Spray-dried Cheddar cheese powder blended for snack seasoning and sauce bases. Classified under 0406.20.56.00 due to its grated/powdered form and entry under General Note 15 quota exemptions. Primarily composed of cheese meeting dairy product standards.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
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
• Include spray-drying process documentation and moisture analysis to confirm grated cheese classification
• Check country-specific quota access under General Note 15 to ensure eligible entry pathway
• Label clearly as 'grated cheese' avoiding 'seasoning' descriptors that trigger food preparation headings