0406.30.22.00/Processed Cheddar Cheese Blocks for GN15 Quota/Germany

Processed Cheddar Cheese Blocks for GN15 Quota from Germany

Large blocks of processed cheddar cheese, made by melting and blending natural cheddar with emulsifiers, meeting the exact specifications for General Note 15 quota imports. This falls under HTS 0406.30.22.00 as processed cheddar cheese entered pursuant to GN15 provisions, typically from quota-eligible countries like Australia or New Zealand. It has a uniform texture ideal for further manufacturing into slices or spreads.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

26%

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

• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for GN15 provisions; verify cheese meets cheddar processing standards and country-specific quotas

• Ensure documentation includes Certificate of Origin and fat content analysis to avoid reclassification

• Common pitfall: exceeding annual quota limits leads to higher over-quota duties