Processed Cheddar Cheese Blocks from Germany
Processed cheddar cheese in 40-pound blocks, made from cow's milk with specific aging and fat content, meeting U.S. Note 18 quota requirements for cheddar and substitutes. This falls under 0406.30.24.00 as processed (not grated/powdered) cheddar entered pursuant to the chapter's quota provisions for controlled dairy imports.
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
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota goods; verify product meets cheddar definition and origin country quota (e.g
• no Mexico)
• Confirm fat content and processing method to avoid reclassification; declare exact quota subheading on entry