Swiss-Emmentaler Blend Process Cheese from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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