Gruyere-Process Cheese Blend from Japan
A processed cheese product containing Gruyere-process cheese mixed with Emmentaler, designed for melting in fondues and sauces. It falls under HTS 0406.90.90.00 as a substitute for cheese processed from Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process cheese, entered under U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. The mixture meets the specific import licensing requirements for these cheese derivatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required by Additional U.S
• Note 22; verify product contains Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process cheese per documentation; avoid misclassification by confirming no eye formation which shifts to 0406.90.46