Canadian Cheddar Cheese Powder from Germany
Dehydrated powder made from Canadian cheddar cheese produced from USMCA-origin milk, classified under 1901.90.36 as food preparations containing over 5.5% butterfat from cheese. This falls under HTS 9823.04.54 as a Canadian good qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment per note 4(b)(2). Ideal for use in snacks, sauces, and baking mixes.
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
• Verify Canadian origin documentation and USMCA certification to qualify for duty-free entry under 9823.04.54
• Ensure butterfat content exceeds 5.5% and product meets 1901.90.36 specifications with proper FDA prior notice
• Maintain records proving milk origin from listed 0406 subheadings for 5-year audit compliance