Imported Gammelost in Wax Coating from Germany
Wax-coated wheels of Gammelost protect this aged Norwegian cheese during transport, maintaining its dry, crumbly texture from cow's skim milk. HTS 0406.90.49.00 covers this as Gammelost specifically, excluding waxed coverings from weight per U.S. notes. Ideal for slicing in traditional recipes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• No weight allowance for wax per U.S
• Note 7; declare net cheese weight accurately
• Comply with FSMA temperature logs for dairy to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Cross-check against blue-mold quotas; Gammelost's brown fermentation differs