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Processed Cheddar Cheese Block 40 lb from Germany

Large 40-pound block of processed Cheddar cheese for industrial slicing and portioning. Meets HTS 0406.30.65.00 criteria as processed cheese derived from Cheddar under U.S. Note 18 import quota. Used by delis and manufacturers for further processing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

• Apply for import license through USDA FAS; track remaining quota by country of origin throughout calendar year

• Refrigerated container requirements (below 40°F); provide temperature recordings to prevent spoilage claims

• No weight allowance for inedible packaging per U.S

• Note 10; declare net cheese weight accurately