Halloumi Cheese from Germany
Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese originating from Cyprus, made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk with a distinctive squeaky texture when grilled. It falls under HTS 0406.90.63.00 as 'other cheese' described in general note 15, entered pursuant to its quota provisions for non-specified cheese varieties. This classification applies to imported halloumi meeting the import licensing requirements for dairy products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as this subheading requires compliance with general note 15 quota provisions; verify cheese meets 'other cheese' criteria excluding quota-specific types like Cheddar; declare exact milk type and fat content accurately to avoid reclassification