0406.30.53.00/Processed Gruyere Slices/Germany

Processed Gruyere Slices from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

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
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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 Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.53.00