Grated Emmentaler Cheese from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required by U.S
• Note 22; verify origin country quota availability (e.g
• EU-27 max 5,925,000 kg/year); provide lab analysis confirming Emmentaler cheese content and grated form