Emmentaler-Style Sbrinz Cow's Milk Block from Japan
A dense, granular block of cow's milk Sbrinz cheese with subtle eye formation, aged in humid cellars for sharp, aromatic profile typical of Alpine production. HTS 0406.90.37.00 covers this as 'other' Sbrinz from cow's milk, excluding eye-formation Swiss types and loaf originals per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Check country-specific quotas (e.g
• EU 5.4M kg under Note 20); declare exact aging and milk source on entry docs
• Beware pitfall of eye count—minimal eyes keep it from Swiss Emmentaler headings