Emmentaler Process Cheese Loaves from China
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 — China → United States
23.9%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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