Zero-Fat Swiss Process Cheese Singles from Germany
Individually wrapped processed Swiss cheese slices with 0.5% or less butterfat for easy retail use. This product matches HTS 0406.30.85.00 as other processed cheese (not grated/powdered) with low butterfat, subject to U.S. Note 23 import provisions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document butterfat analysis from accredited lab to support ≤0.5% claim
• Track country-specific quotas (e.g
• New Zealand 1M kg)
• Use proper HTS for processed vs. natural cheese to avoid reclassification