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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outside note 22 quota provisions
Other fresh cheeses without quota entry fall under general fresh cheese subheading
If processed from such cheeses with rind
Cheese substitutes with added rinds from Swiss types classify under processed forms
If blended with non-dairy ingredients
Mixtures not predominantly milk-based shift to food preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document production process proving no eye formation (e.g
• via pressing methods); apply for quota license via USDA early in season; label accurately as 'fresh unripened' to match subheading
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.
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.
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.