Sbrinz DOP Hard Cheese Chunk from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• DOP seal verification mandatory; counterfeit Sbrinz faces seizure and quota penalties
• Extremely low moisture content (under 14%) distinguishes from similar grating cheeses
• Declare as 'Sbrinz' specifically; generic 'hard cheese' declaration triggers higher duties