Traditional Slovak Bryndza Cheese from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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