Gruyere AOP Eye Cheese from EU from Germany
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 — 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
• 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