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Australian Quark Cheese

German-style fresh curd cheese under HTS 0406.10.08 specifications. Qualifies as Australian dairy for 9822.04.35 quantitative limits per U.S. note 15 to subchapter XXII.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0403.90.45.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If classified as fresh yogurt cheese

Quark straddles yogurt/fresh cheese boundary based on culturing method

0406.90.68.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If processed fresh cheese characteristics

Degree of processing determines fresh vs processed cheese classification

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• European cheese production method validation strengthens US classification

• Split shipments recommended to maximize quota usage

• Enhanced cold chain documentation required

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