Bleu d'Auvergne Processed Portions from Germany
Individually wrapped processed portions of Bleu d'Auvergne, French blue-veined cow's milk cheese, 50g each. Classified in HTS 0406.30.12.00 as processed blue-veined cheese under GN15, meeting dairy spread and butter definitions indirectly via base cheese.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
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
• Ensure portions meet 'not grated/powdered' criteria; declare exact milkfat per chapter note (a)
• Pitfall: retail packaging may trigger set classification scrutiny