EU Colby-Style Washed Curd Cheese Loaf from Germany
Colby-style cheese loaf manufactured in the EU using washed curd method, semi-soft with open texture and tangy flavor profile mimicking American Colby. Enters HTS 0406.90.52.00 under note 19 quota for EU (354,000 kg allocation), as American-type cheese not elsewhere specified. Excludes prohibited Mexican products and meets cow's milk base requirement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure USDA import license specifying EU origin under note 19; provide lab analysis confirming washed curd characteristics
• Track EU-specific quota separately from other countries
• No Mexican-origin allowed—ensure certificates of origin