Halloumi Cheese from Germany
Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese originating from Cyprus, made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk with a distinctive chewy texture. It falls under HTS 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese' since it doesn't fit specific quota categories like Cheddar or Swiss and is not a mixture containing certain subheadings. Typically sold in vacuum-sealed blocks for grilling or frying.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
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
• Verify if subject to cheese import quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 16; obtain USDA import license if applicable
• Provide certificate of origin and milk composition analysis to confirm classification outside quota-specific categories
• Avoid misclassification as 'feta' which may fall under different subheadings; check brine content and animal milk source