Canadian Farmers Cheese from Germany
Soft, unripened farmers cheese made from whole cow's milk in Canadian dairies, falling under HTS 0406.90.42. Meets USMCA requirements for Canadian goods under note 4(b)(2) with special tariff treatment. Known for its mild flavor and use in cooking and fresh consumption.
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 production facility details showing Canadian processing to satisfy note 4(b)(2) origin rules
• Comply with USDA cheese import licensing if applicable and FDA facility registration
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as cottage cheese (0406.10) which has different TRQ