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Gruyere Process Cheese Loaf from Germany

A block loaf of processed cheese produced from Gruyere-process cheese with added emulsifying salts, packaged for food service use under HTS 0406.30.83.00. It qualifies as 'other' processed cheese containing or processed from specified Swiss-type cheeses. Not suitable for grating due to its soft, spreadable texture after processing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm product meets Chapter 4 definition for processed cheese (no added fats beyond milk); declare exact milkfat percentage

Watch for reallocation of unfilled quotas among eligible countries

Ensure certification of Gruyere-process cheese base material