New Zealand Cheddar Wheels from Germany
Traditional clothbound Cheddar wheels from New Zealand, aged 12-24 months with characteristic crumbly texture and nutty taste. Falls under HTS 0406.90.08.90 as quota-eligible Cheddar pursuant to U.S. note 18, allowing up to 8,200,000 kg annually from New Zealand.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm New Zealand origin for 8.2M kg quota access under note 18; include export certificate verifying unpasteurized aging if applicable
• Monitor reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR
• Label accurately to avoid reclassification as other cheese types