Sbrinz Processed Cheese Mix

Blended processed cheese incorporating Sbrinz, a hard Italian-type cheese, for culinary use. Classified 0406.30.79.00 as other containing/processed from Italian-types, not fresh, grated, or quota-specific. Blending ensures spreadable texture within dairy chapter parameters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.77Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If grated containing Italian-types

Grated mixtures of Italian cheeses use specific grated subheadings.

0406.90.66Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If other mixtures not processed

Unemulsified blends classify as other cheeses in 0406.90.

1702.90.20Same rate: 17.5%

If >95% lactose from whey processing

High-lactose whey products exclude to sugars chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab reports confirming >95% lactose exclusion per chapter note

Adhere to aggregate quota reallocations via USTR

Avoid selling as set with crackers (gifting to 2009 sets)

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