Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds: > Other, including mixtures of the above: > Other: > Containing, or processed from, Swiss, Emmentaler, or Gruyere-process cheeses: > Described in additional U.S. note 22 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.20.81.00
Grated Emmentaler Cheese
Finely grated Emmentaler cheese, a Swiss-style cheese with characteristic large holes and nutty flavor, processed from cow's milk. Classified under HTS 0406.20.81.00 as grated cheese containing or processed from Emmentaler cheese, entered pursuant to U.S. Note 22 quota provisions for Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process cheeses. Meets import licensing requirements for specified countries like EU-27.
Powdered Gruyere Cheese
Gruyere cheese reduced to powder form for use in cooking and processed foods, derived from traditional Gruyere-process cheese made from raw cow's milk. Falls under HTS 0406.20.81.00 as powdered cheese processed from Gruyere-process cheese under U.S. Note 22 quota system. Subject to country-specific import limits and licensing.
Grated Swiss Emmentaler Blend
Mixture of grated Swiss and Emmentaler cheeses for culinary use, containing or processed from both varieties meeting U.S. Note 22 definition. Classified in HTS 0406.20.81.00 for grated mixtures of Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process cheeses under quota provisions. Requires documentation proving component cheeses qualify under note.
Gruyere Process Cheese Powder
Powdered cheese made from Gruyere-process methods, finely milled for industrial food manufacturing applications. HTS 0406.20.81.00 covers such processed powdered forms entered under U.S. Note 22 quota for specified countries excluding Mexico. Must meet fat content and composition standards of originating cheeses.
Shredded Emmentaler for Pizza
Shredded/grated Emmentaler cheese blend optimized for high-temperature pizza applications, processed from authentic Emmentaler wheels. Qualifies under HTS 0406.20.81.00 as grated cheese from Emmentaler imported per U.S. Note 22 provisions. Popular in foodservice for meltability.
Bulk Grated Swiss Cheese
Industrial bulk packaging of grated Swiss cheese for further processing in sauce, soup, and ready-meal production. HTS 0406.20.81.00 applies to grated forms containing Swiss cheese entered pursuant to U.S. Note 22 quota system. 25kg blocks standard for commercial use.
Grated Gruyere for Fondue
Traditional grated Gruyere cheese prepared specifically for Swiss fondue, processed from Gruyere-process wheels aged minimum 5 months. Classifies under HTS 0406.20.81.00 for grated Gruyere-process cheese per U.S. Note 22 import provisions. Cultural authenticity verified by production certificates.
Emmentaler Cheese Shreds Industrial
Medium-coarse shredded Emmentaler cheese in 20kg blocks for industrial bakery and pasta production. Meets HTS 0406.20.81.00 criteria as grated Emmentaler cheese imported under U.S. Note 22 quota allocations. Anti-caking agents minimal (<1%).