Low-Butterfat Neufchatel Process Cheese from Germany
Processed Neufchatel-style cheese with precisely 0.5% or less butterfat, soft texture for spreading. Falls under HTS 0406.30.85.00 for other low-fat processed cheeses entered per Additional U.S. Note 23.
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
• Provide processing certification distinguishing from fresh Neufchatel
• Check quota remaining via USDA portal
• Common issue: soft texture leading to butter misclassification