Emmentaler Process Cheese Loaves from Canada
Loaf-shaped processed cheese produced from Emmentaler (without eyes) blended with emulsifiers, conforming to U.S. Note 22 definitions for import under quota allocations primarily from EU-27 (5,925,000 kg limit). This emulsified product has a smooth texture suitable for slicing and melting. Falls under 0406.30.51.00 as Gruyere-process or similar non-eye Swiss-type processed cheese.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm origin country quota availability (e.g
• Switzerland max 1.85M kg); provide lab analysis proving milkfat and composition match Note 22; monitor annual quota fill rates via USDA reports