Shredded Cheddar Colby Blend from Germany
Shredded mix of processed Cheddar and Colby cheeses for burgers and melts. Enters under HTS 0406.20.65.00 as grated Cheddar-containing product per AUS Note 18. Fits Chapter 4 grated cheese provisions.
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
• Breakdown ratios in entry docs; apply license timely
• Cold storage mandatory
• Pitfall: underreporting Cheddar for quota evasion