Processed Cheese Food Loaf from Germany
A loaf of processed cheese food made from blends of non-quota cow's milk cheeses with emulsifiers within natural cheese limits. Used for slicing in sandwiches. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese mixtures.
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
• Emulsifier percentage critical; exceeding natural cheese limits reclassifies to 1901/2106
• Prove base cheeses not from quota subheadings 0406.90.61/63
• Shelf-life testing documentation for processed vs. natural cheese distinction