Gruyere Process Cheese Blend from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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