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Defatted Powdered Mozzarella from Germany

Powdered Mozzarella cheese with butterfat reduced to 0.5% or less, used in low-calorie pizza toppings. Falls under HTS 0406.20.85.00 for powdered cheeses under Note 23, distinguished from whey products by retaining cheese characteristics. Quota-controlled for low-fat dairy imports.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

Import Tips

Apply for quota license via USDA early in calendar year; provide processing records proving defatting

Avoid mislabeling as 'milk protein' which shifts to 0404

Common issue: moisture content affecting dry matter fat calculation

Defatted Powdered Mozzarella from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.85.00