Processed Swiss Baby Swiss Slices
Thinly sliced processed version of Baby Swiss (mild Emmentaler-style) for club sandwiches. Falls in HTS 0406.90.92.00 as other Emmentaler-processed cheese, with smaller eyes and creamier texture. Popular in US deli counters for mild flavor profile.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≤0.5% butterfat low-fat version
Low-fat cheese has separate quota allocation regardless of Swiss processing
If American-type (Colby) processing
Baby Swiss imitation from Colby base uses American cheese quota category
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify by Emmentaler processing, not 'Baby Swiss' marketing name; provide moisture and fat lab results; monitor low butterfat quota if <0.5%
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