L'Etivaz Alpage Cheese from Canada
Seasonal Swiss L'Etivaz cheese made only in summer pastures using raw milk, developing large eyes characteristic of high-altitude Emmentaler production. AOP protected product under HTS 0406.90.48 for eye-formation Swiss variants. Smoky, complex flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Limited seasonal availability - plan quota applications accordingly; AOP paperwork essential
• Raw milk aging certificates required (>90 days)
• Special seasonal TRQ considerations