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Traditional Slovak Bryndza Cheese from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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

Traditional Slovak Bryndza Cheese from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.05.00