0406.30.51.00/Emmentaler Process Cheese Loaves/Germany

Emmentaler Process Cheese Loaves from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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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