Raw Milk Sbrinz Cheese Chunks
Chunks of raw cow's milk Sbrinz cheese, naturally aged without pasteurization, portioned for export not as whole loaves. HTS 0406.90.36.00 applies as cow's milk Sbrinz described in note 21, subject to its quantitative import provisions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lightly processed
Mildly processed Italian-type not-in-loaf cheeses classify under grated/processed note 21 subheading.
If resembles Emmentaler without eyes
Similar hard cheeses may fall under Swiss-type quota if not strictly Sbrinz per note 22.
If >80% whey protein concentrate
High-protein extracts from Sbrinz production classify as albumins outside chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide raw milk and aging certificates per FDA/USDA; secure license for specific origin quotas
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'fresh' which shifts to 0406.10
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.36.00
Cow's Milk Sbrinz Cheese Loaf
A hard, granular cow's milk Sbrinz cheese produced in large cylindrical loaves, aged for at least 18 months to develop its intense, nutty flavor. This traditional Swiss-style cheese falls under HTS 0406.90.36.00 as it is specifically described in additional U.S. note 21 for Italian-type cheeses made from cow's milk, not in original loaves, and entered pursuant to its quantitative provisions.
Aged Cow's Milk Sbrinz Wheels
Traditional Sbrinz cheese made from raw cow's milk, pressed into wheel shapes and aged over 24 months for a crumbly texture and sharp taste. Classified under HTS 0406.90.36.00 because it qualifies as cow's milk Sbrinz not in original loaves per additional U.S. note 21, subject to its import quota provisions.
Grated Cow's Milk Sbrinz Cheese
Finely grated Sbrinz cheese from cow's milk, not presented in its original loaf form, used for grating over pasta or salads. It is imported under HTS 0406.90.36.00 as a cow's milk Italian-type cheese described in U.S. note 21, entered pursuant to quota limits for such products.
Cow's Milk Romano-Style Sbrinz
Hard grating cheese resembling Italian Romano but classified as Sbrinz from cow's milk, cut into portions not constituting original loaves. Falls under HTS 0406.90.36.00 per note 21 for such Italian-type cow's milk cheeses entered under quota provisions.
Portioned Cow's Milk Sbrinz for Grating
Sbrinz cheese from cow's milk cut into consumer-ready grating portions, aged to hard consistency, not in factory-original loaf form. This product is classified in HTS 0406.90.36.00 as it matches note 21's description for cow's milk Italian-type cheeses entered under quota.
Cow's Milk Sbrinz for Culinary Use
Hard cow's milk Sbrinz cheese prepared in non-original loaf forms for professional culinary grating and shaving. Imported pursuant to HTS 0406.90.36.00 as it fits note 21's Italian-type cow's milk cheeses under quota controls.