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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprocessed natural cheese
Natural Swiss or Emmentaler without emulsifiers or processing falls under unprocessed cheese subheadings rather than processed.
If over quota or non-qualifying
Excess quota entries or cheeses not meeting Note 22 specifications shift to other cheese provisions with higher duties.
If food preparations with added ingredients
Products with significant non-cheese additives exceeding dairy character classify as cheese substitutes in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota provisions; verify cheese composition meets Note 22 criteria for Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process types; avoid misclassification by confirming emulsifier content and processing method
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.81.00
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.
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.