Processed Swiss Wheel Segments
Wedge segments from processed Swiss cheese wheels for gourmet retail. HTS 0406.90.90.00 as processed from Swiss cheese pursuant to U.S. Note 22 quota description. Maintains traditional wheel appearance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh soft-ripened processing
Soft unprocessed variants exempt from certain quotas
If under 0.5% butterfat content
Low-fat variants enter separate quota per Additional U.S. Note 24
If wine/cheese gift set
Sold with beverages classifies as non-alcoholic beverage mixtures
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document wheel production proving Swiss origin before processing; portion control must not exceed retail definitions; verify quota country eligibility (EU/Switzerland)
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.90.00
Gruyere-Process Cheese Blend
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.
Emmentaler Cheese Spread
Creamy spread made from Emmentaler cheese processed with dairy stabilizers for bread and crackers. Classified in HTS 0406.90.90.00 because it's a cheese substitute containing Emmentaler, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 22 quota provisions. Meets criteria for processed cheese derivatives from specified Swiss varieties.
Swiss Cheese Sauce Mix
Dehydrated powder containing processed Swiss cheese for making cheese sauces and dips. Falls under HTS 0406.90.90.00 as it's processed from Swiss cheese and described in Additional U.S. Note 22 for quota entry. Specifically covers cheese substitutes from Swiss/Emmentaler/Gruyere-process sources.
Gruyere Fondue Cheese Blend
Specialty blend of Gruyere-process cheese with Emmentaler for traditional Swiss fondue. HTS 0406.90.90.00 applies as a mixture containing/processed from these quota-specific cheeses under U.S. Note 22 provisions. Designed for retail melting applications.
Processed Emmentaler Slices
Pre-sliced processed Emmentaler cheese for sandwiches and melting, meeting U.S. Note 22 criteria. Classified HTS 0406.90.90.00 as containing/processed from Emmentaler without eye formation. Subject to specific import quota licensing.
Swiss-Type Cheese Powder
Spray-dried powder from processed Swiss cheese for snack seasoning and sauces. HTS 0406.90.90.00 because it's a substitute containing Swiss cheese per Additional U.S. Note 22 description. Excludes eye-formation products.