Canadian Smoked Cheddar Logs from Germany
Naturally smoked Cheddar cheese logs, 41% milkfat, cold-smoked with maple wood, qualifying under HTS 0406.20.71 as flavored Cheddar. USMCA treatment under 9823.04.19 for Canadian dairy products per note 4(b)(2). Traditional Canadian smoking technique preserves pure cheese character.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Smoking process documentation distinguishing from chemical smoke flavoring,Ventilation requirements for transport to prevent moisture condensation,Avoid reclassification as 'processed cheese' by maintaining pure cheese composition