Gruyere Process Cheese Cubes
Cubed processed Gruyere cheese for party platters, quota-eligible under Additional U.S. Note 22. Processed to prevent crumbling while preserving sharp flavor profile. Fits HTS 0406.30.81.00 as other processed from Gruyere-process.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If quota fresh cheese
Note 16 applies to unprocessed quota cheeses before emulsification.
If blue-veined variety
Blue-mold Swiss types have dedicated quota in Note 18.
If retail-packed with additives
Prepared retail sets may classify under Chapter 19 quotas per U.S. Note 3.
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• Use tamper-evident packaging to meet FDA import standards; declare as 'not grated/powdered' explicitly; monitor for reallocation if primary quotas fill
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.