Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds from Germany
Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.90.92 as a fresh cheese (neither renneted nor acidified) other than cottage cheese. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment as a good of Canada under note 4(b)(2) to subchapter XXII when meeting origin rules in general note 11. Typically consumed fresh or lightly salted, these curds squeak when chewed.
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
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Canadian origin under general note 11; verify product meets 0406.90.92 fresh cheese criteria; maintain refrigeration chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims