Aged Sbrinz Cheese Block
A rind-covered block of Sbrinz cheese aged 24 months, known for its sharp, aromatic taste and crumbly texture ideal for grating over pasta. Falls under HTS 0406.90.38.00 as other Sbrinz not in original loaves, distinguished by its Swiss origin and production method from unpasteurized cow's milk.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in original loaves
Original loaf form of Sbrinz qualifies under Italian-type cheeses quota note 23.
If shredded and in consumer packages
Shredded Sbrinz for retail classifies as shredded cheese.
If containing binders or flour
Processed cheese preparations with non-dairy additives shift to chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm origin from approved quota countries like Switzerland; include aging certificates
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Imported Sbrinz Cheese Wheel
A traditional hard Swiss cheese made from raw cow's milk, aged for at least 18 months, with a granular texture and intense nutty flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.90.38.00 as 'Other Sbrinz cheese, other' because it is not in original loaves and meets the specific characteristics of Sbrinz as an Italian-type cheese per chapter notes. It has low moisture content and is suitable for grating.
Sbrinz del Grisons Cheese Portion
Portioned cuts of Sbrinz from the Grisons region, a very hard cheese with piquant flavor, aged over 20 months from partially skimmed cow's milk. Classified in HTS 0406.90.38.00 as other Sbrinz cheese, meeting chapter 4 criteria for unmixed, unprocessed Italian-type cheeses.
Raw Milk Sbrinz Cheese Wedge
Wedge-cut Sbrinz made exclusively from raw cow's milk, featuring a brittle texture and complex fruity notes after extended aging. HTS 0406.90.38.00 covers this as other Sbrinz, excluding loaf forms and aligning with dairy chapter exclusions for pure cheeses.
Grated Sbrinz Cheese for Culinary Use
Pre-grated Sbrinz cheese packaged for cooking, derived from aged wheels with fine granular consistency. While grated forms have specific codes, intact aged Sbrinz portions classify under HTS 0406.90.38.00 as other, per hierarchy for non-loaf Sbrinz.
Swiss Sbrinz Hard Cheese Rind
Natural rinds from aged Sbrinz wheels, edible and used in stocks, classified with the cheese as other Sbrinz under HTS 0406.90.38.00. Meets pure cheese definition without additives, low moisture per standards.
Artisanal Sbrinz Cheese from Appenzell
Handcrafted Sbrinz from Appenzell region cows, aged in cellars for bold flavor, cut into blocks. HTS 0406.90.38.00 for other Sbrinz, as it's cow's milk, unmixed, not loaf-shaped.