Powdered Colby Cheese for Sauce Bases from Germany
Fine powder from dehydrated Colby cheese, used in instant sauce packets and ready meals. HTS 0406.20.69.00 applies to powdered American-type Colby cheese mixtures under Note 19, ensuring quota-controlled entry for processed dairy. Conforms to chapter notes excluding high-lactose whey products.
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 bill of lading specifying Note 19 entry; no Mexico products allowed
• Conduct shelf-life testing for CBP; common pitfall is incorrect fat content declaration leading to reclass to butter substitutes
• Partner with licensed importers for quota tracking