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Gruyere Process Cheese Slices from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

Import Tips

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