Gruyere Cheese Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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