Low-Butterfat Ricotta Powder from Germany
Powdered whey-based ricotta defatted to ≤0.5% butterfat for pasta fillings. HTS 0406.20.85.00 covers as low-fat powdered cheese under Note 23, molded per concentration notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove ≥5% milkfat dry matter and moldability for cheese status; annual quota resets Jan 1
• Avoid: pure whey powders reclassed to 0404