0406.30.83.00/Swiss Process Cheese Slices/Canada

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

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

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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