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Sliced Colby Cheese for Retail from Germany

Pre-sliced Colby cheese packaged for grocery retail, with plastic film separation to prevent sticking, mild flavor ideal for sandwiches. Though sliced, principal classification remains HTS 0406.90.51.00 under general note 15 for quota Colby imports. Slicing is minor processing not changing heading.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

Import Tips

Label slices with fiber content and origin for FDA; declare as cheese not processed

Ensure vacuum packaging for shelf life during transit

Check quota year calendar alignment

Sliced Colby Cheese for Retail from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.51.00