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Fløtemysost Gjetost from Germany

Creamy brown cheese produced from cow's milk cream and whey, caramelized for a rich, spreadable consistency classified as other Gjetost. Meets HTS 0406.90.25.00 as it qualifies as cheese under Chapter Note criteria for whey concentration with added milkfat (5%+ on dry matter, 70-85% dry matter). Popular in Scandinavian imports for gourmet retail.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Check Additional U.S

Note 16 for Norway's cheese quota share; apply early for licenses via USDA

Provide lab analysis proving whey/milkfat composition to prevent misclassification

Use airtight packaging to maintain quality during transit