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0406.30.83.00/Swiss-Emmentaler Blend Process Cheese/China

Swiss-Emmentaler Blend Process Cheese from China

Processed cheese block blending Swiss and Emmentaler cheeses with emulsifiers for uniform melt, under HTS 0406.30.83.00. Qualifies as 'mixtures of the above' processed from specified Swiss-type cheeses per tariff description. Used in industrial fondue production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
PGA flags (2)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be required
  • FD4

    FDA · Required · change pending

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required · change pending

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

AD/CVD cases

No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.

CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026

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Import Tips

• Document percentage of Swiss/Emmentaler content to justify quota eligibility; Mexico-origin prohibited

• Prepare for potential quota reallocation audits

• Test for compliance with max 2% milk solids-not-fat

Swiss-Emmentaler Blend Process Cheese from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.83.00