Powdered Cow's Milk Sbrinz from Canada
Grated and powdered Sbrinz cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, a hard Italian-Swiss variety used in grating for pasta and risottos. Classified in HTS 0406.20.53.00 as 'other' grated Italian-type cheeses (Sbrinz), distinct from fresh forms.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify Sbrinz meets cow's milk criteria; traditional may vary but must document for this subheading
• Comply with USTR-approved USDA license process; monitor Romania's 500k kg quota share
• Test for lactic cultures only; added emulsifiers disqualify from Chapter 4