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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.

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.

0406.30.81Same rate: 27.5%

If with natural rind

Rind presence changes to processed cheese subheading

0406.40.54Higher: 32.5% vs 27.5%

If blue-mold processed

Blue-mold variants under separate quota note 18

1901.90.34Same rate: 27.5%

If low-fat <0.5% butterfat

Low-fat cheeses under note 23 quota

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Import Tips & Compliance

• No weight allowance for any coverings per U.S. note; lab test dry matter/fat specs; apply early for license reallocations if quota tight

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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.

Swiss Factory Curd for Processing

Industrial curd from Swiss cheese production, fresh and eye-free, destined for further cheese making. Classified under HTS 0406.10.64.00 for note 22 quota on unripened Swiss/Emmentaler types.