Gruyere-Style Process Cheese Slices from Germany
Pre-sliced processed cheese mimicking traditional Gruyere flavor profile, made from emulsified non-eye Emmentaler-type cheese per U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. Imported in bulk for repackaging, with allocations for countries like Switzerland and EU. Classified in 0406.30.51.00 specifically for quota-eligible Gruyere-process cheeses not grated or powdered.
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
• Use official government certification for age/composition if claiming specific exemptions; declare exact quota subheading at entry to avoid reclassification; track USTR reallocations for unfilled quotas