Processed Monterey Jack Cheese Slices from Germany
Pre-sliced emulsified processed Monterey Jack cheese for sandwiches. HTS 0406.30.56.00 covers this as other processed cheese under General Note 15 provisions. Excludes grated forms and meets processed cheese composition rules.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label slices clearly as processed to distinguish from natural; ensure entry docs reference General Note 15 quota
• Pitfall: over 95% lactose whey content shifts classification