Grated Sbrinz Cow's Milk Cheese in Retail Packs
Retail-ready grated packs of cow's milk Sbrinz cheese, finely textured for culinary use, sourced from certified Swiss dairies. Classified HTS 0406.90.37.00 as other Sbrinz cow's milk, excluding quota-exempt low-fat or blue-mold types per U.S. notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grated Italian-type specific
Explicit grated form of Italian cheeses has dedicated subheading.
If blue-mold processed
Any blue-veining during aging triggers blue-mold quota Note 18.
If with sugar or flavors
Sweetened preparations exceed pure cheese, entering misc food quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Label packs with country-of-milk-origin per FDA; track quota usage via USDA portal
โข Pitfall: retail sets with graters may classify as 0406 composite articles
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Emmentaler-Style Sbrinz Cow's Milk Block
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Raw Milk Sbrinz Cow's Cheese Portions
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Vacuum-Sealed Sbrinz Cow's Milk Wedges
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Organic Cow's Milk Sbrinz Cheese Shavings
Thin shavings of organic cow's milk Sbrinz, produced without synthetic additives and aged in stone cellars for purity. This pre-shaved 'other' Sbrinz qualifies under HTS 0406.90.37.00 as it matches hard cow's milk cheese specs, not modified whey or high-lactose products.