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.

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.

0406.10Lower: 18.5% vs 27.5%

If molded as cheese analog

Concentrated whey products meeting 0406 note criteria classify as cheese in fresh form.

0406.90.95.00Same rate: 27.5%

If general quota cheese substitute

Note 16 covers broader cheese substitutes outside specific type quotas.

3502.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 27.5%

If high whey protein concentrate

Albumins over 80% whey protein exclude from Chapter 4 per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mold capability documentation if concentrated whey added per Chapter note; track cumulative imports against country-specific quotas; label accurately to prevent low-fat reclassification

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.

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.

Processed Emmentaler Cheese Wheels

Large wheels of processed Emmentaler cheese shaped for aging simulation, entered pursuant to Note 22. Retains holey texture from original but emulsified for spreadability. HTS 0406.30.81.00 for quota-processed other forms.