Blended Cheddar Process Cheese Block from Germany
A processed cheese block blending Cheddar with other process cheeses for balanced flavor, sold in 40-lb formats. Falls under HTS 0406.30.67.00 as 'other' processed cheese containing/processed from Cheddar. Used widely in pizza topping and sauces.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document proportion of Cheddar in blend to justify 0406.30.67 classification; apply for USDA license early in quota year
• Pitfall: exceeding 95% lactose from whey triggers exclusion to 1702 per Chapter Note