Chilean Mild Cheddar Cheese Blocks from Germany
Mild Cheddar cheese blocks manufactured in Chile, falling under HTS 0406.90.08 as specified in note 18 with 220,000 kg quota allocation. This covers Cheddar entered pursuant to dairy import quota regulations ensuring compliance with chapter 4 definitions.
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
• Secure USDA license for Chile's small quota share; test for exact Cheddar composition
• Pitfall: over-reliance on verbal supplier claims without documentation