Canadian Fromage Frais from Germany
French-style fresh cheese (fromage frais) produced in Canada under strict HTS 0406.10.88 composition rules. Qualifies for USMCA preferential tariff 9823.04.11 as note 4(b)(2) Canadian good. Low-fat, high-moisture fresh cheese.
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 required proving <0.5% cow's milk fat/protein concentration,Maintain production records showing no ripening/aging processes occurred,FDA import sampling common for fresh soft cheeses; ensure pathogen testing