Grated Swiss Cheese Powder

Finely grated and powdered Emmentaler-style Swiss cheese from cow's milk, suitable for fondues and baking. HTS 0406.20.89.00 covers this as 'other' grated/powdered cow's milk cheese under note 16 quota, distinct from eye-formation Swiss quotas. Used in food manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.90.46Lower: 23.9% vs 27.5%

If Swiss/Emmentaler with eye formation in blocks

Eye-formation Swiss cheeses have dedicated quota under note 24, separate from grated/powdered.

0406.30.89Same rate: 27.5%

If processed cheese rather than natural grated

Processed/melted cheeses classify under 0406.30 regardless of form if meeting processing criteria.

3502.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If whey protein concentrate >80% by dry weight

High whey protein dairy products excluded from chapter 4 per chapter note (d).

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Document moisture content <40% and no eye formation to distinguish from 0406.90.46 quota

Watch for reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR-approved regulations to optimize timing

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Grated Mozzarella Cheese Powder

Powdered low-moisture mozzarella from cow's milk, blended for pizza and pasta applications. HTS 0406.20.89.00 for grated/powdered cow's milk cheeses entered per note 16 quota provisions. Processed for extended shelf life.

Processed Cheese Powder Blend

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