Gruyere-Type Process Shreds from Germany
Shredded processed Gruyere cheese for pizzas and casseroles. Classifies HTS 0406.90.90.00 containing Gruyere-process cheese under Additional U.S. Note 22 quota entry provisions. Shredding for convenience use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Validate shredding doesn't alter essential cheese character for CBP; apply for license matching shred volume to quota share; anti-caking analysis prevents misclassification