Appenzeller Cheese Wheels from Switzerland from Germany
Traditional Swiss Appenzeller with prominent eyes and herbal rind, qualifying under Switzerland's 3,630,000 kg allocation in Note 25 for eye-formation Emmentaler types. Classified in 0406.90.46 due to specific fermentation producing gas pockets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming eye formation from propionic bacteria; apply for quota license before peak season; declare exact weight excluding inedible coverings per US Note