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Sbrinz DOP Hard Cheese Chunk from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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