Fondue Cheese Mixture Gruyere Emmentaler from Germany
Traditional Swiss fondue blend of 2/3 Gruyere-process and 1/3 Emmentaler, with cornstarch for stability. HTS 0406.90.92.00 classifies this processed mixture containing both Swiss cheeses, prepared for direct melting. Excludes butteroil substitutes or high-whey formulations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document exact ratio of Gruyere to Emmentaler; verify no vegetable fats violating milkfat purity; comply with lactic cultures allowance in butter definition