Canadian Pot Cheese from Germany
Small-curd fresh cheese made in traditional pottery pots, produced by Mennonite communities in Canada. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.42/note 4(b)(2) for subheading 0406.90.37 based on its fresh, unaged status.
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
• Preserve artisanal production documentation for authenticity verification
• Ensure brine solution specifications meet FDA salinity standards
• Use thermal blankets for temperature protection during ground transport