Gruyere-Process Cheese Wheels from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required by note 22; verify cheese meets 'other than eye formation' criteria via lab analysis; ensure country-specific quota (e.g
• EU 27 max) not exceeded to avoid rejection