Salted Processed Cheddar Cheese Loaves GN15 from Germany
Salted loaves of processed cheddar cheese designed for GN15 tariff-rate quota entry, produced by emulsifying cheddar with salt and cultures for extended shelf life. Classified under 0406.30.22.00 due to its processed nature (emulsified) and compliance with general note 15 import provisions from designated countries. Commonly used in deli slicing operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
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
• Confirm eligibility under specific country quotas (e.g
• Australia 2,450,000 kg); provide lab tests for milkfat and moisture per chapter notes
• Pitfall: mislabeling as natural cheese triggers reclassification to higher duties