Danish Blue Cheese Processed Wheels from Germany
Processed blue-veined cheese made from Danish Blue cheese, not grated or powdered, presented in 2kg wheels with characteristic blue veins and creamy texture. It falls under HTS 0406.30.12.00 as processed blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort, entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions for dairy imports. This subheading applies to specific quota-eligible processed cheeses from designated countries.
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as required for General Note 15 quota entries; verify cheese meets blue-veined processing standards excluding Roquefort
• Include detailed fat content and origin certification to avoid reclassification