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%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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