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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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