Imported Sbrinz Cheese Wheel from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota limits under Additional U.S
• Note 23; verify cheese meets Sbrinz characteristics (cow's milk, aged, granular)
• Provide lab analysis for fat/moisture content to avoid reclassification