Canadian TVOROG (Farmer's Cheese) from Germany
Traditional Eastern European-style fresh cheese produced by Canadian immigrant dairies, classified under USMCA 9823.04.42. Meets note 4(b)(2) criteria for subheading 0406.90.37 with its characteristic dry, crumbly texture from slow draining.
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 traditional production methods to support fresh cheese classification
• Use refrigerated containers with temperature data loggers for compliance
• Prepare for potential CBP cheese sampling at port of entry