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
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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