Processed Swiss Cheese Singles

Thin-sliced processed Swiss-style cheese singles for sandwiches, cow's milk with emulsifiers. Under HTS 0406.30.91.00 as other processed, not natural Emmentaler with eyes (quota Note 24). Nutty flavor imitation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.46Higher: 23.9% vs 17.5%

If natural Swiss/Emmentaler with eye formation

Authentic eye-formation Swiss has dedicated large quota (Note 24).

0406.30.51Higher: 23.9% vs 17.5%

If processed from quota Gruyere-process cheese

Specific Swiss derivatives under Note 22 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove no eye formation or natural Swiss base to avoid Note 24 quota

Bulk vs retail packaging affects statistical reporting; declare correctly

Harmonize country of origin; EU/New Zealand fill Swiss quotas first

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