Gruyere-Process Cheese Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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