American-Style Granular Process Spread from Germany
Spreadable processed cheese made from granular cheese base, qualifying under additional U.S. note 19 for American-type processed cheeses. Contains the required milkfat and solids-not-fat within process cheese norms, entered via quota license. This subheading specifically covers such quota-provision imports.
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
• Classify as process cheese only if meets emulsified dairy composition (no butter substitutes); declare under correct quota note to avoid penalties; verify no prohibited Mexican origin