Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Aged 9+ Months from Germany
Cheddar cheese from Canada made from unpasteurized milk and aged at least 9 months, entered under HTS 0406.90.08 pursuant to note 18 without needing license up to 833,417 kg. This quota exception applies to certified natural Cheddar meeting strict aging and milk requirements.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
22%
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
• Include Canadian government certification for unpasteurized milk and 9-month aging to qualify for license exemption; declare accurately to avoid quota penalties
• Pitfall: pasteurization disqualifies license-free entry