New Zealand Grass-Fed Cheddar Slices from Germany
Pre-sliced grass-fed Cheddar from New Zealand, entered as Cheddar under HTS 0406.90.08 pursuant to note 18 quota. Slicing does not alter primary cheese classification for quota purposes.
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
• Confirm slicing doesn't qualify as 'grated' processing; label grass-fed claims accurately
• Track NZ quota depletion rates