Gruyere Process Cheese Blocks
Pasteurized process cheese made from Gruyere cheese blended with emulsifiers, meeting the specific composition for Gruyere-process cheese under heading 0406. This product is not grated or powdered and qualifies for entry under General Note 15 provisions for certain dairy imports from designated countries. It is typically used in cooking or as a melting cheese.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing Emmentaler without eye formation
Emmentaler variants of Gruyere-process cheese classify under separate subheading for Swiss/Emmentaler types other than eye-formed.
If blended with other Swiss-type cheeses
Mixtures or substitutes processed from Gruyere-process with other Swiss cheeses fall under other cheese provisions.
If natural constituents replaced by non-milk fats
Products where milk components are substituted with other fats (e.g., vegetable oils) are excluded from Chapter 4 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota provisions; verify product meets Gruyere-process definition excluding eye formation; ensure documentation proves origin from quota-eligible countries like EU or Switzerland
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.49.00
Processed Gruyere Slices for Quota Entry
Individually sliced processed cheese derived from Gruyere, emulsified for smooth melting, entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions. This falls under 0406.30.49 as un-grated/powdered Gruyere-process cheese from eligible origins. Commonly packaged for retail deli use.
Bulk Gruyere Process Cheese Loaves
Large loaves of emulsified Gruyere-process cheese, not powdered or grated, designed for commercial slicing and entered under General Note 15. Meets HTS 0406.30.49 criteria for processed Gruyere excluding eye formation. Ideal for foodservice melting applications.
Gruyere-Process Cheese Wheels Quota
Traditional wheel-shaped processed Gruyere cheese, emulsified and molded, pursuant to General Note 15 entry provisions. Classifies in 0406.30.49 as non-grated Gruyere-process without eyes, suitable for aging or direct retail.
Deli-Style Gruyere Process Cheese
Counter-ready processed Gruyere cheese blocks for deli counters, entered under 0406.30.49 via General Note 15. Emulsified from natural Gruyere meeting strict fat/solids criteria, not in grated form.
Emulsified Gruyere Loaf for Export Quota
Emulsified loaf of Gruyere-process cheese, packaged for bulk import under General Note 15 provisions in 0406.30.49. Conforms to butterfat 80-95% specs without added non-permitted substances.
Swiss Gruyere Process Cheese Slab
Large slab form of processed Gruyere cheese from Swiss production, entered per General Note 15 in HTS 0406.30.49. Features emulsified texture for industrial use, excluding eye formation.