US Produced Mexican-Style Panela Cheese from Germany
Fresh panela cheese made in US facilities using Mexican-style recipes, qualifying under 9823.03.01 note 3(a) for US goods. Classifiable in HTS 0406.90.9700 with USMCA preferential benefits.
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
• US producers need USMCA certification even for domestic production; maintain recipe records proving qualification; avoid re-export confusion