Grated Sbrinz Cheese for Culinary Use from Japan
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.
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
• Avoid pre-grating if possible to stay in base code; declare particle size if grated
• Comply with country-specific TRQ shares