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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.81Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If from eye-formation Swiss

Derivatives from quota Swiss with eyes classify under specific provision.

0406.90.46Lower: 23.9% vs 26%

If with eye formation retained

Powder retaining Swiss eye characteristics falls under eye quota.

0406.90.90Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

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