Powdered Gruyere Process Cheese

Finely powdered cheese made from Gruyere-process methods, used in powdered cheese shakers and baking mixes. Classified under HTS 0406.20.83.00 for powdered form containing Gruyere-process cheese. Meets chapter requirements for processed dairy powders.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.90Higher: 18.5% vs 17.5%

If whey protein concentrate exceeds 40% of composition

High whey content products classified as whey products per chapter note definitions

1901.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If for industrial food manufacturing use, not direct consumption

End-use as ingredient in other foods shifts to chapter 19 preparations

0406.10.84Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If fresh grated rather than powdered

State of completion determines grated (0406.20) vs fresh/ungrated (0406.10)

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Submit certificate of origin confirming quota-eligible country (EU/Switzerland) before shipment

โ€ข Document moisture content below 16% to distinguish from fresh cheese forms

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