Canadian Clothbound Cheddar Wheels from Germany
Traditional clothbound wheels of Canadian Cheddar cheese made from raw milk, aged minimum 9 months for license-exempt U.S. entry. Cloth wrapping preserves natural rind development characteristic of authentic Canadian Cheddar production under HTS 0406.90.08.10.
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
• Document clothbound packaging doesn't constitute 'processing' affecting natural cheese status
• Include temperature and humidity logs from aging process
• Verify cloth material meets food contact regulations