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Eye-Free Swiss Process Curd

Curd from eye-free Swiss cheese process, fresh and unripened for direct quota entry. Specifically HTS 0406.10.64.00 under note 22 for Emmentaler/Gruyere without eyes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.90.30Higher: 32% vs 27.5%

If as whey protein concentrate >40%

High protein per U.S. note to 0404

0406.90.08Higher: 29.5% vs 27.5%

If Cheddar-containing

If mixed with Cheddar, note 20 applies

0405.20.60Same rate: 27.5%

If dairy spreads <80% fat

Spreadable forms under butter substitutes

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Lab verify dry matter 70-85% if concentrated (cheese note); declare as curd not whey; prepare for CBP inspection on freshness

Related Products under HTS 0406.10.64.00

Gruyere-Process Cheese Wheels

Large wheels of Gruyere-process cheese made from cow's milk, aged without eye formation, meeting the specific fat and moisture standards for fresh unripened cheese classification. This falls under HTS 0406.10.64.00 as Gruyere-process cheese entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 22 quota provisions for Swiss/Emmentaler types other than with eyes.

Swiss Cheese Loaves Without Eyes

Block loaves of Swiss cheese produced without the characteristic eye formation, classified as fresh unripened under strict milkfat and aging specs. Qualifies for HTS 0406.10.64.00 under U.S. note 22 provisions for quota entry of such specialty cheeses.

Emmentaler Fresh Curd Blocks

Fresh curd blocks of Emmentaler-style cheese, unripened and without eyes, derived from cow's milk per chapter definitions. Imported under HTS 0406.10.64.00 pursuant to note 22 for controlled quota access.

Gruyere-Process Whey Cheese

Whey-based cheese processed in Gruyere style, fresh and uncured without eyes, fitting fresh cheese and curd category. Classed in HTS 0406.10.64.00 for note 22 quota compliance on such substitutes.

Appenzeller Fresh Cheese Wheels

Fresh wheels of Appenzeller cheese, a Swiss-style without eye formation akin to Emmentaler, unripened for quota entry. Fits HTS 0406.10.64.00 under U.S. note 22 for specified Swiss/Gruyere types.

Rindless Gruyere-Process Blocks

Rindless blocks of Gruyere-process cheese, fresh unripened without eyes, processed for specific culinary uses. Entered via HTS 0406.10.64.00 pursuant to note 22 quota for such cheese substitutes.