Canadian Dry Cottage Cheese from Germany
Low-moisture cottage cheese with minimal creaming, made for longer shelf life by Prairie province producers. Qualifies USMCA 9823.04.42/note 4(b)(2)/0406.90.37 based on fresh cheese definition despite extended drain time.
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
• Document extended draining process to distinguish from aged cheeses
• Include microbial testing results for extended shelf life claims
• Use refrigerated LTL service for cost-effective smaller shipments