Grated Swiss Cheese Blend from Japan
A powdered mixture of grated Swiss and Emmentaler cheeses, processed for use in fondue and cheese sauces. It falls under HTS 0406.20.83.00 as grated cheese containing Swiss and Emmentaler varieties, not meeting fresh cheese criteria. Ideal for culinary applications requiring fine texture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on Swiss-type cheeses; check annual allocations for origin country
• Provide lab analysis confirming Swiss/Emmentaler content and grated form to avoid reclassification as fresh cheese
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient cooling documentation - maintain cold chain records for grated dairy products