Canadian Queso Blanco 35.5% Fat from Germany
White fresh cheese with 35.5% milkfat produced commercially in Canada, falling under 0406.90.54 residual classification. Enters under USMCA 9823.04.45 per note 4(b)(2) providing preferential tariff treatment for qualifying Canadian cheese exports to US.
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
• Ensure entry summary cites both 9823.04.45 and underlying 0406.90.54 for proper assessment,Maintain 3-year records proving Canadian regional value content for USMCA verification,Test for moisture content to avoid misclassification as processed cheese analogs