Micro-Ground Sbrinz Cheese Powder from Japan
Ultra-fine powder from hard Sbrinz cow's milk cheese, used in spice blends. HTS 0406.20.77.00 applies to powdered Italian-type cheeses entered under note 21 quantitative provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide moisture/dry matter analysis per chapter notes to confirm cheese status
• Argentina has largest quota (6.4M kg); prioritize if supply chain allows
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking whey concentrates, which exclude to 3502