Powdered Washed Curd Cheese for Nachos from Germany
Fine powder derived from washed curd American-type cheese, spray-dried for use in nacho cheese sauces and snacks. Classified under HTS 0406.20.71.00 as powdered cheese processed from American-type varieties (washed curd), distinct from Cheddar. Ideal for industrial food manufacturing due to long shelf life and easy reconstitution.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm powder moisture content <5% via certificate of analysis; exceeds may reclassify as fresh cheese
• Check TRQ eligibility under note 20 for American-type; Mexico-origin prohibited—use alternative HTS if applicable
• Document spray-drying process to prove 'processed from' American-type cheese compliance