Australian Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Fresh mozzarella cheese produced in Australia, classified under HTS 0406.10.08 as fresh (unripened) cheese with 60% or more moisture and 50% or less fat content. This product falls under 9822.04.35 as Australian-origin dairy under quantitative limits in U.S. note 15 to subchapter XXII. It's typically used in salads, pizzas, and caprese dishes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90Higher: 18.5% vs 10%

If processed or ripened beyond fresh state

Fresh cheese moves to processed cheese category when ripened or flavored, changing from chapter 0406 fresh to subheading 0406.90 processed

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If US goods returned after Australian processing

Articles exported from US and returned after processing abroad fall under Chapter 98 return provisions rather than country-specific preferential treatment

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify Australian origin certification and ensure entry within annual quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 15

Provide FDA prior notice and dairy import permit

Monitor CBP quota tracking to avoid over-quota duties