Swiss Sbrinz Cow's Milk Cheese Wheel from China
A traditional hard Swiss cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, aged for at least 18 months to develop its granular texture and intense nutty flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.90.37.00 as 'other' Sbrinz cheese made from cow's milk, not in original loaves, meeting Chapter 4 criteria for cheese with specific fat and moisture content. It is rindless or lightly rinded, grated or whole, distinct from Parmesan-style loaves.
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
• Secure USDA import license due to quota restrictions under Additional U.S
• Note 20; verify cow's milk origin and Sbrinz certification from Swiss producers
• Ensure compliance with fat content labeling (not exceeding quota exclusions); avoid misclassification as Italian-type by confirming non-loaf form