Canadian Pressed Fresh Cheese from Germany
Pressed fresh cheese wheels from Canadian milk, HTS 0406.90.42. USMCA note 4(b)(2) provides tariff relief for qualifying Canadian dairy. Artisanal cheese pressed for firmer texture.
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
• Document pressing weights/times to confirm fresh cheese status
• Use cheese paper wrapping for optimal import condition
• Avoid wooden aging crates that suggest ripening process