Sbrinz Cheese Crumbles
Crumbled Sbrinz cheese made from cow's milk, a hard grating variety used in Swiss-Italian cuisine. Falls under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as other cheese containing Sbrinz (cow's milk), processed form not in loaves. Adheres to Chapter 4 exclusion of non-dairy substitutes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not in original loaves but quota-ineligible
Specific Italian-type non-loaf forms have dedicated quota subheadings.
If reclassified as generic Swiss-type
Hard cheeses without clear Italian designation may fall under Emmentaler/other quotas (Note 22).
If flavored or mixed with spices
Seasoned cheese products become food preparations outside pure Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm quota eligibility under Note 21; limited slots for 'other countries' at 13,064 kg
• Include aging certification (>9 months typical for Sbrinz) to meet dairy purity standards
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