Washed Curd Grated Cheese Topping from Germany

Grated washed curd cheese for casserole toppings, processed to fine consistency. HTS 0406.20.69.00 for grated forms from American-type washed curd per Note 19, subject to quotas like 2M kg from New Zealand. Excludes non-milkfat adulterated 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

Pre-apply for USDA license via Automated Commercial Environment (ACE); track prorated shares

Ensure no added emulsifiers per butter note (a)

Pitfall: aging over quota periods reclasses to 0406.30