Canadian Cottage Cheese Curds from Germany
Fresh cottage cheese curds from Canadian processors, classified HTS 0406.90.94 due to >80% moisture content. USMCA note 4(b)(2) eligible for duty-free TRQ entry. Distinct from creamed cottage cheese by lack of dressing.
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
• Distinguish undressed curds from dressed cottage cheese to maintain 0406.90.94 status
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining 35-40°F throughout ocean transit
• Include Canadian dairy board TRQ certificate with commercial invoice