Traditional Slovak Bryndza Cheese from Canada
Bryndza is a soft, tangy sheep's milk cheese originating from Slovakia and Eastern Europe, characterized by its crumbly texture and strong salty flavor. It falls under HTS 0406.90.05.00 as a specific type of 'other cheese' classified distinctly as Bryndza, distinct from fresh cheeses or those with specific molds. Produced through traditional lactic fermentation without rennet.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to cheese quotas; verify country of origin as non-Mexico; ensure lab tests confirm Bryndza characteristics like sheep milk content and fermentation process