Ricotta Salata Aged Cheese from Germany
Ricotta salata is salted, aged whey cheese from Italy, firm and grateable unlike fresh ricotta. Fits 0406.90.99.00 as 'other cheese'; whey-derived but molded and meeting cheese criteria per chapter notes. Used in salads and pasta.
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
• Confirm whey concentration meets cheese criteria (5%+ fat, 70-85% dry matter)
• Differentiate from fresh ricotta via salting and aging documentation
• Lab tests for lactose <95% to stay in Chapter 4