Processed Cheddar Cheese Loaf from Germany
A processed cheese product made from cheddar cheese, melted and blended with emulsifiers into a loaf form, not grated or powdered. It falls under HTS 0406.30.28.00 as 'other' processed cheddar cheese, distinct from fresh or natural varieties. This classification applies to non-grated blocks suitable for slicing or melting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on cheddar cheese; verify fat content and processing method via lab analysis; ensure no Mexican origin as excluded from quotas