Canadian Fromage Frais 8% Fat from Germany
Fromage frais (fresh cheese) produced in Canada with 8% milkfat, classified in HTS 0406.20.39 as fresh cheese without sugar coating. Meets USMCA 9823.04.14 criteria under note 4(b)(2) for Canadian dairy preferential treatment. This creamy fresh cheese requires cold chain throughout import.
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
• Canadian origin certification mandatory; temperature monitoring required; declare exact fat percentage accurately to prevent misclassification