Gruyere Eye Cheese Loaf from EU
A semi-hard Gruyere-style cheese loaf with prominent round eyes, produced in EU countries like France or Germany under General Note 15 quota provisions. Classified under HTS 0406.90.44.00 for Swiss or Emmentaler types featuring eye formation from specific bacterial cultures. Offers rich, caramel-like notes from 10-12 month aging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over EU quota limits
Surplus quantities enter general eye-formation Swiss/Emmentaler subheading with potentially different rates.
If processed from Emmentaler
Derivatives or blends containing Emmentaler classify under processed cheese quotas in 0406.20.
If low butterfat under 0.5%
Low-fat versions fall under separate quota for cheeses with 0.5% or less butterfat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for import license through USDA for EU-27 quota share; track annual allocations to avoid over-quota higher tariffs
• Document eye formation via lab analysis or producer certification, as misclassification to non-eye Swiss risks penalties
• Label accurately with fat content and origin; common pitfall is failing to exclude packaging weight from quota calculations
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