Canadian Paneer Cheese from Germany
Canadian-produced paneer (fresh Indian-style cheese) from cow's milk meeting 0406.10.18 moisture specs. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.04.04 duty-free treatment as Canadian-origin product within note 4(b)(2).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Laboratory certification of moisture content critical for 0406.10.18 classification,Confirm Canadian dairy producer has current USMCA TRQ allocation,Package labeling must clearly identify as 'fresh cheese' not 'processed cheese'