Gruyere AOP Eye Cheese from EU from Canada
Authentic Gruyere cheese with signature large eyes, produced in protected EU regions under AOP designation and qualifying under the EU-27 quota of 22,900,000 kg in Note 25. Classified here due to its Emmentaler-style eye formation from propionic acid fermentation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm EU origin and eye formation documentation for Note 25 quota eligibility; apply for license through USDA early in quota year; label clearly as 'Gruyere' to avoid reclassification