Processed Gruyere Slices from China

Pre-sliced processed Gruyere-process cheese made by melting and emulsifying natural Gruyere cheese with emulsifying salts, packaged for retail sale. This falls under HTS 0406.30.53.00 as 'other' processed Gruyere-process cheese that is not grated or powdered, meeting the specific composition requirements for heading 0406 processed cheese. It maintains the characteristic nutty flavor of Gruyere while being spreadable and meltable.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

Obtain USDA import license as this falls under cheese quotas in Additional U.S

Note 21; verify country-specific allocations

Provide lab analysis confirming Gruyere-process composition and emulsified nature to avoid reclassification

Ensure proper refrigeration documentation and temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims at entry

Processed Gruyere Slices from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.53.00