9823.04.53/Canadian Sheep Milk Cheese/Germany

Canadian Sheep Milk Cheese from Germany

Cheese made from Canadian sheep milk, HTS 0406.90.97 as unspecified cheese type. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.53 for Canadian dairy note 4(b)(2). Sheep milk composition doesn't match named varieties.

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%

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Import Tips

• Document sheep milk sourcing from Canadian flocks for USMCA origin verification

• Include fat/protein analysis confirming sheep milk characteristics (6-10% fat)

• Avoid reclassification to goat cheese subheadings by species verification