0406.20.71.00/Powdered Washed Curd Cheese for Nachos/Germany

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

9903.03.0110%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
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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

Powdered Washed Curd Cheese for Nachos from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.71.00