Swiss Process Cheese Slices from Canada
Pre-sliced processed cheese made from Emmentaler cheese blended with emulsifiers, meeting the specific fat and moisture requirements for processed cheese under HTS 0406.30. It contains or is processed from Swiss or Emmentaler cheeses but is not grated or powdered. This classification applies to retail-packaged slices suitable for sandwiches.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on Swiss/Emmentaler processed cheeses; verify country-specific allocations (e.g
• EU-27 limits)
• Provide lab analysis confirming Emmentaler origin and emulsifier content
• No weight allowance for inedible packaging