Organic Cow's Milk Sbrinz Cheese Shavings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pair USDA license with organic equivalence docs from EU/Swiss origins; test dry matter content to confirm cheese status
• Pitfall: high protein concentrate risks 3502 albumin heading