Quota Gruyere Process Cheese Cubes

Cubed processed Gruyere cheese for retail packs, not grated/powdered, pursuant to 0406.30.49 General Note 15 entry. Made by blending and heating natural Gruyere with permitted cultures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.90.76Higher: 27.5% vs 23.9%

If Cheddar-processed blends

Incorporating Cheddar elements shifts to Cheddar quota subheadings.

0406.90.82Higher: 27.5% vs 23.9%

If American-type process

Blends with Colby/granular types under American cheese quotas.

2106.90.34Lower: 17.5% vs 23.9%

If butter substitute >45% fat

High-fat butteroil substitutes excluded to misc food preps under license.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pre-cubing doesn't change classification if not grated; track aggregate quotas across cheese types; use protective coverings but declare net weight

Related Products under HTS 0406.30.49.00

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.

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.