Emmentaler Gruyere Process Mix

Mixed processed cheese from Emmentaler and Gruyere bases, entered via Note 22 provisions for food manufacturing. Smooth texture for sauces and dips. Classified in HTS 0406.30.81.00 as quota other processed from eligible types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.34.00Same rate: 27.5%

If American-type quota

Colby/granular types under Note 20 quota.

0406.90.66.00Lower: 25% vs 27.5%

If Italian-type quota

Parmesan/Provolone processed under Note 21.

0404.10.50Higher: 35% vs 27.5%

If whey concentrate

Dried whey quotas apply if not meeting cheese criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Avoid mineral removal making it 'modified whey' under 0404.10 note; provide dry matter analysis >70% if concentrated; declare mixtures precisely to prevent 0406.90 shift

Related Products under HTS 0406.30.81.00

Gruyere Process Cheese Slices

Processed cheese slices made from Gruyere-process cheese, meeting the fat and moisture specifications for quota entry under Additional U.S. Note 22. This product is a blend of natural Gruyere cheese with emulsifiers, designed for melting in sandwiches and burgers. It falls under HTS 0406.30.81.00 as a processed cheese containing or processed from Gruyere-process cheeses entered pursuant to quota provisions.

Emmentaler Process Cheese Loaf

Bulk loaf of processed Emmentaler cheese eligible under Additional U.S. Note 22 quota, featuring the characteristic nutty flavor and emulsified texture for industrial slicing. Derived from Emmentaler with added cultures and salts per Chapter 4 definitions. Classified in HTS 0406.30.81.00 for quota-entered processed cheeses from specified types.

Swiss Process Cheese Block

Large block of processed Swiss cheese pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 22, ideal for delis and food service with smooth meltability. Made by grinding and emulsifying natural Swiss cheese meeting Chapter 4 butter standards. HTS 0406.30.81.00 covers such quota-entered products containing or processed from Swiss cheeses.

Gruyere Emulsified Cheese Spread

Spreadable processed cheese from Gruyere-process base, quota-eligible under Note 22 for retail and hospitality use. Meets water-in-oil emulsion criteria but retains primary cheese character without exceeding dairy spread definitions. Falls under HTS 0406.30.81.00 as other processed cheese from specified Swiss-types.

Emmentaler Process Cheese for Slicing

Pre-formed processed Emmentaler cheese logs for mechanical slicing, entered under Additional U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. Processed from natural Emmentaler with harmless lactic cultures per Chapter notes. HTS 0406.30.81.00 specifically for such quota-controlled processed variants.

Swiss Gruyere Blend Process Cheese

Processed cheese blend containing Swiss and Gruyere-process cheeses, qualifying for Note 22 quota entry. Emulsified for uniform texture used in fondue and catering. Classified under HTS 0406.30.81.00 as mixtures processed from eligible Swiss-type cheeses.