Aged Sbrinz Cheese Loaves GN15 from China
Traditional Swiss Sbrinz in loaf form, naturally aged to achieve crumbly texture and intense flavor, exclusively from cow's milk. Enters under HTS 0406.90.34.00 pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions for specified Swiss cheeses. Distinct from Italian-type hard cheeses due to regional production methods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm entry within Swiss quota allocation under General Note 15; provide official Swiss cheese certification
• Watch for reallocation of unfilled quota quantities annually
• Include detailed aging and fat content documentation