Gruyere Process Cheese Blocks from Germany
Large blocks of processed Gruyere cheese made by melting and emulsifying natural Gruyere cheese with emulsifying salts, meeting the exact specifications of Additional U.S. Note 22 for Swiss or Emmentaler cheese other than with eye formation or Gruyere-process cheese. This product is imported under its quantitative provisions, typically from EU countries like Switzerland with allocated quotas up to 1,850,000 kg annually. Classified under 0406.30.51.00 due to its processed nature and compliance with quota descriptions.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota provisions; verify product meets Note 22 specs for Gruyere-process without eye formation; avoid Mexican origin products as they are excluded from quota