Nokkelost Cheese Block from Germany
Nokkelost is a Norwegian semi-hard cheese flavored with cloves, cumin, and other spices, made from cow's milk and named for its key-shaped molds. Classified under HTS 0406.90.49.00 due to its explicit naming as one of the two specific cheeses in this subheading for other cheese types. It's rind-washed and aged for a piquant taste.
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
• Verify spice content labeling complies with FDA standards; spices must not alter primary cheese classification
• Monitor annual quotas via USTR; Norway's allocation under Note 16 applies—apply early for licenses
• Avoid misdeclaration as generic cheese; provide production method docs to confirm Nokkelost authenticity