Bulk Grated Sbrinz Cheese from Japan
Industrial bulk grated Sbrinz from cow's milk, entered under strict quota HTS 0406.90.66.00 pursuant to note 21. Used primarily in processed foods and ready meals, this meets criteria for processed Italian-type cheeses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain bulk quota allocation via USDA early season; ensure grating doesn't add emulsifiers violating butter definitions; provide protein/fat assays for verification