Zero-Fat Quark Cheese from Germany
Zero-fat quark is a creamy fresh cheese made from skimmed milk fermented and strained, with butterfat at 0.5% or less. HTS 0406.90.94.00 covers this as other low-butterfat cheese, popular in European baking and dips. Not classified as quota-specific types.
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
• Validate fermentation process records; ensure pH and fat specs; apply for licenses via USDA portal