Mimolette Cheese from Germany

Hard, orange cow's milk cheese from France with crunchy texture from aging, resembling Edam but distinct. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.95.00 as other cow's milk cheese under general Note 16 quota, not matching Edam/Gouda specific quota.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Distinguish from Edam via ballottine pressing method documentation

EU-27 quota share 25M+ kg but monitor utilization

Include microbial analysis for FDA entry