Canadian Aged White Cheddar Block from Germany
12-month aged white Cheddar cheese in 20 lb blocks, 39% milkfat, meeting HTS 0406.20.71 criteria for Cheddar not in original form. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.19 as Canadian-origin dairy product per subchapter note 4(b)(2). Traditional rennet coagulation and slow aging process.
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
• Include aging certificates showing minimum 12 months maturation in Canada,Maintain cold chain documentation (32-40°F) throughout transit,Ensure proper HTS declaration avoiding confusion with fresh cheese categories