Processed Cheddar Cheese Spread from Germany
Creamy spread made from cheddar cheese blended with cream and stabilizers, packaged in tubs for retail. HTS 0406.90.78.00 covers this as 'other' cheese processed from cheddar, not meeting butter or dairy spread fat specs. Adheres to Chapter 4 natural butter definitions exclusion.
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
• Label fat content accurately; spreads <39% milkfat avoid dairy spread note but trigger cheddar quotas
• Require health certificates for lactic cultures; common pitfall is undeclared emulsifiers leading to butter exclusion
• Use airtight containers for quota eligibility; track reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR regulations