Rindless Eye Swiss Cheese Blocks from Germany
Emmentaler cheese with fully developed eyes, rind removed and vacuum-packed in block form for processing. Still classified HTS 0406.90.48 as eye-formation Swiss cheese despite rind removal. Preferred by industrial users.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document rind removal process to avoid weight disputes; eye formation photos required
• No weight allowance for removed rinds per US note
• Industrial end-use declaration important