EU Artisan Cheddar Cheese Truckles from Germany
Small truckle cylinders of artisan Cheddar from EU countries (e.g., Ireland), imported under General Note 15 with traditional cloth-bound rinds. These meet Cheddar standards through specific curd processing and aging. Eligible for 0406.90.06.00 due to EU quota access pursuant to tariff provisions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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
• Apply for USDA license specifying EU origin (Portugal gets separate allocation); include lab reports confirming <39% moisture typical for Cheddar
• Declare exact fat content accurately to avoid disputes with dairy spread definitions in chapter notes