Skim Milk Processed Cheese Blocks from Germany
Rectangular blocks of processed cheese from skim milk curds and emulsifiers, with 0.5% or less butterfat. HTS 0406.30.87.00 covers this as other low-butterfat processed cheese, ideal for slicing in delis. Meets all Chapter 4 purity standards.
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
• Confirm origin country quota allocation; EU has 4.4M kg access under Note 23
• Provide milkfat dry matter analysis per Chapter Note requirements at entry
• Package labeling must distinguish from fresh cheese to avoid misclassification