Swiss Cheese Loaves Without Eyes from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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