Swiss Sbrinz Grating Cheese Blocks
Sbrinz cheese blocks specifically produced for grating, with the hard, dry texture ideal for culinary use in Swiss and Italian dishes. HTS 0406.90.34.00 applies under General Note 15 for quota-eligible Swiss Sbrinz imports. Meets precise milkfat and aging specifications of Chapter 4 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If eye-formation Swiss cheese
Sbrinz has no eyes unlike Emmentaler; visual characteristics determine subheading
If containing non-milk fats
Chapter 4 excludes products replacing natural milk constituents with other substances
If American-type cheese processing
Sbrinz production differs fundamentally from American cheese types like granular
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for import license through USDA before shipment; track quota usage via USTR reports
• Provide lab analysis confirming Sbrinz characteristics if challenged
• Avoid mixing with non-quota cheese shipments
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Imported Sbrinz Cheese Wheels
Hard, granular Sbrinz cheese produced in Switzerland from raw cow's milk, aged for at least 18 months to develop its characteristic sharp, nutty flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.90.34.00 as Sbrinz cheese entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for Swiss dairy products under trade agreements. Meets all Chapter 4 requirements for authentic Sbrinz with low moisture content.
Aged Sbrinz Cheese Loaves GN15
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.
Raw Milk Sbrinz Cheese GN15 Quota
Authentic raw cow's milk Sbrinz cheese meeting rigorous aging standards, imported under General Note 15 Swiss quota provisions. Classified HTS 0406.90.34.00 due to specific Sbrinz designation and trade agreement entry requirements. Provides intense flavor prized by gourmet importers.
Sbrinz Hard Cheese Export Wheels
Premium export-quality Sbrinz wheels from Swiss alpine regions, aged to perfection for grating and culinary excellence. Enters HTS 0406.90.34.00 pursuant to General Note 15 Swiss cheese import provisions. Exclusively natural milk product meeting all chapter definitions.