Gruyere Cheese Powder
Powdered Gruyere cheese containing cow's milk, suitable for fondues and baking with excellent melting properties. HTS 0406.20.91.00 applies to this grated/powdered form not meeting Swiss cheese quota specs. Dehydration preserves nutty flavor while enabling long shelf life.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Gruyere-process, not powdered
Non-powdered versions fall under specific Swiss/Gruyere quota subheadings.
If retail packaged with seasonings
Consumer packs with minor additives shift to other processed cheese categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish from eye-formation Swiss quotas (Note 24); provide eye structure photos if questioned
• Certificate of analysis for dry matter >70% if concentrated whey characteristics suspected
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