Canadian Natural Rind Cheese from Germany
Canadian cheese with naturally developed rind, classified 0406.90.97. USMCA preferential via 9823.04.53 for note 4(b)(2) Canadian dairy. Natural rind aging process.
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 natural rind development (no wax coating) for proper classification
• Include humidity/temperature logs from Canadian aging caves
• Confirm wheel diameter avoids specific dimension subheadings