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Gruyere-Style Fresh Loaves

Loaf-shaped fresh Gruyere-style cheese, uncured without eye formation, for quota-controlled import. Falls under HTS 0406.10.64.00 as described in U.S. note 22 for Swiss/Gruyere processes.

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.

0406.10.14Same rate: 27.5%

If blue-mold inclusion

Blue-mold forces note 18 quota subheadings

0406.30.65Same rate: 27.5%

If low butterfat <0.5%

Low-fat to separate quota note 23

1901.20.05Same rate: 27.5%

If in powdered form

Dried mixes under infant food quotas

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify no lactic cultures beyond harmless levels per butter note analogy; use airtight containers if condensed-like; check USTR reallocations

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.