Low-Fat Processed American Cheese Slices from Germany
Thinly sliced processed cheese made from blends of low-fat cheddar and other cheeses, containing 0.5% or less butterfat by weight. This product falls under HTS 0406.30.87.00 as processed cheese, not grated or powdered, with minimal butterfat content. It meets the 'other' category for low-butterfat processed cheese mixtures.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to quantitative restrictions under Additional U.S
• Note 23; Mexican origin prohibited
• Provide detailed fat content analysis certificate confirming ≤0.5% butterfat to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper labeling as 'processed cheese' and avoid quota overages by tracking calendar year limits