Vacuum-Sealed Sbrinz Cow's Milk Wedges from Japan
Wedge-cut, vacuum-packed cow's milk Sbrinz cheese, hard and brittle from extended aging, ideal for grating over pasta. HTS 0406.90.37.00 applies to these 'other' forms of cow's milk Sbrinz, excluding canned or emulsified per Chapter 4 definitions.
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
• Declare net weight excluding inedible rinds per U.S
• Note 8; apply for licenses early in quota year
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as Parmesan leads to wrong Italian quota