Geitost Brown Goat Cheese from Germany
Traditional Norwegian Gjetost made exclusively from goat's milk whey, boiled down to a dense, caramel-sweet block fitting 'other Gjetost cheeses.' Classified under HTS 0406.90.25.00 due to its whey-derived nature and molding capability as per Chapter 4 notes on concentrated whey cheeses. Imported for ethnic food stores and cheese boards.
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
• Confirm product origin eligibility under cheese quotas (Norway has allocation); secure FDA prior notice
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as butter due to fat content—specify whey base
• Label with country of origin and milk type per US regulations