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%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
• 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