Flavored Margarine Cheese Paste from Germany
Thick paste of margarine, cheese meal from milk solids (0401-0404), malt extract, and corn starch for flavor enhancement, cocoa-free. Fits HTS 1901.90.36.00 as other margarine cheese, a NESOI food prep beyond chapter 11 basics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
• Test for cocoa content analytically to stay under 5% threshold and within 1901 scope
• Prepare FDA import alerts checklist for cheese-like products to expedite release
• Use detailed bills of lading specifying 'food preparation, not pure cheese'