Swiss Cheese Powder
Powdered Emmentaler-style Swiss cheese for fondue mixes and baking. HTS 0406.20.95.00 for other grated cheeses excluding eye-formation Swiss quotas. Used in American processed cheese products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from eye-formation Swiss
Derivatives from quota Swiss with eyes classify under specific provision.
If with eye formation retained
Powder retaining Swiss eye characteristics falls under eye quota.
If low butterfat Swiss powder
Reduced fat versions qualify for separate low-fat provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document absence of eye formation to avoid Swiss eye quota subheadings
• Switzerland has dedicated quota access under multiple notes
• Lab test for propionic acid bacteria levels confirming processing
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