Sbrinz DOP Hard Cheese Chunk

Swiss-Italian Sbrinz DOP, extremely hard cow's milk cheese aged minimum 18 months, cut into consumer chunks. Classified HTS 0406.10.58.00 as Italian-type cheese not in original wheels. Among hardest grating cheeses with intense, aromatic flavor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.41Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If containing any cheese substitutes

Pure Sbrinz must exclude substitutes; any additives shift classification

0406.10.54Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If imported in original 44-lb wheels

Factory-original wheels qualify for primary Italian-type subheading

2106.90.85Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If proteins modified per Chapter 4 exclusion

Modified milk protein cheeses excluded from Chapter 4 entirely

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ DOP seal verification mandatory; counterfeit Sbrinz faces seizure and quota penalties

β€’ Extremely low moisture content (under 14%) distinguishes from similar grating cheeses

β€’ Declare as 'Sbrinz' specifically; generic 'hard cheese' declaration triggers higher duties

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