Kashkaval Cheese from Germany
Kashkaval is a yellow cow's milk cheese from the Balkans, semi-hard with buttery flavor, excellent for melting. Aged 2-5 months. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other non-quota cow's milk cheese.
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
• Coloring agent disclosure; annatto/beta-carotene permitted but must be documented
• Melting point testing differentiates from higher-temp cheeses like Halloumi
• Eastern European origin requires specific quota verification