Gruyere Process Cheese Blend
A processed cheese product containing Gruyere-process cheese mixed with Emmentaler for improved melting properties, used in fondue and sauces. Classified under HTS 0406.90.92.00 as it contains and is processed from Gruyere-process and Emmentaler cheeses, meeting the 'other' category for such mixtures excluding specific subheadings. It has the characteristic nutty flavor and hole structure from these Swiss-style cheeses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing blue mold cultures
Blue-mold cheese processing (Roquefort/Stilton type) shifts classification to specific blue-mold subheadings rather than generic Swiss mixtures
If primarily Italian-type cheese base
Dominant Romano/Parmesan composition with minor Swiss addition classified by principal Italian cheese type per tariff rules
If exceeding 0.5% butterfat with vegetable fats
Products mixing dairy cheese with non-milk fats become cheese substitutes under Chapter 19, not pure cheese
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on Swiss/Emmentaler cheeses; provide cheese composition certificate showing Gruyere-process content; ensure product meets 0406 chapter notes for natural butter content limits
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Emmentaler Swiss Cheese Food Spread
Creamy spread made from Emmentaler cheese processed with cream and stabilizers for bread and crackers. Falls under HTS 0406.90.92.00 as 'other' cheese containing Emmentaler, processed beyond fresh form with characteristic large eyes and sweet nuttiness. Excludes mixtures with specific quota cheeses in 0406.90.61/63.
Swiss Gruyere Raclette Blend
Processed cheese blend of Swiss Emmentaler and Gruyere designed for raclette melting tables, with smooth texture. HTS 0406.90.92.00 covers this as other mixtures containing/processed from these specific Swiss cheeses, distinct from quota-protected fresh forms. Ideal for tabletop melting with potatoes.
Processed Emmentaler Slices for Sandwiches
Pre-sliced processed Emmentaler cheese with mild nutty flavor for deli sandwiches and burgers. Classified HTS 0406.90.92.00 as other cheese processed from Emmentaler, emulsified for uniform melting without separation. Meets chapter requirements excluding high-lactose whey products.
Gruyere Emmentaler Cheese Sauce Premix
Dry powder premix of grated Gruyere-process and Emmentaler cheeses for institutional sauce preparation. HTS 0406.90.92.00 as other processed cheese mixtures from these Swiss types, excluding dehydrated butter or high-lactose whey. Reconstitutes with milk for fondue/sauces.
Swiss Cheese Loaf Processed from Emmentaler
Large loaf form of processed Emmentaler cheese for foodservice slicing, with authentic hole formation. Under HTS 0406.90.92.00 as other containing/processed from Emmentaler, distinct from fresh wheels or Italian mixtures. Provides classic Swiss melting for pizzas/burgers.
Fondue Cheese Mixture Gruyere Emmentaler
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.