Sbrinz Process Cheese Wheel

Processed cheese wheels containing or made from traditional Swiss-Italian Sbrinz cheese, cow's milk based, entered under note 21 quota. Qualifies as 'other' processed not grated/powdered in HTS 0406.30.77.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.90.31Higher: 42.5% vs 27.5%

If in original loaves over quota

Note 21 exceeded shifts to other Italian-type categories without quota protection.

3502Lower: 10% vs 27.5%

If >80% whey proteins by dry matter

High whey protein concentrates excluded from Chapter 4 into albumins heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Track country-specific quotas (e.g

EU 5.4M kg); reallocations possible via USTR if unfilled

Avoid reclassification by not adding cultures exceeding 'harmless lactic-acid' allowance