Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 04069034: An In-depth Look at Sbrinz Cheese

Sbrinz cheese, classified under HS Code 04069034, is a type of cheese that falls under the category of "nesoi," which stands for "not elsewhere specified or included." This means that it is a specific type of cheese that is not covered by any other HS code within this category. Sbrinz cheese is subject to general note 15 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), which provides additional information and guidelines for its import and export.

When it comes to the tariff rates, Sbrinz cheese has a bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 19%. The MFN duty rate is the baseline tariff rate that applies to all countries unless there is a special tariff preference program in place. It is important to note that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This principle ensures fair and non-discriminatory trade.

The quantity unit for Sbrinz cheese is kilograms (KG), which is the standard unit of measurement for most traded goods. This allows for easy calculation and comparison of import and export volumes.

Now let's take a closer look at the special tariff preference programs available for Sbrinz cheese. The following countries or regions offer preferential treatment for the import of this cheese:

• A+ (Least-Developed Beneficiary Developing Countries eligible for GSP under subheading): This program grants duty-free treatment for imports from the least-developed beneficiary developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: This allows for duty-free treatment for imports of Sbrinz cheese from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Sbrinz cheese imported from Bahrain also enjoys duty-free treatment.
• Canada (NAFTA): Sbrinz cheese imported from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is eligible for duty-free treatment.
• Chile Special Rate: Imports of Sbrinz cheese from Chile are subject to a special rate that provides duty-free treatment.
• Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA): This program grants duty-free treatment for imports of Sbrinz cheese from countries eligible under AGOA.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Sbrinz cheese imported from countries covered by the CBI is eligible for duty-free treatment.
• Israel Special Rate: Imports of Sbrinz cheese from Israel also enjoy duty-free treatment.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): This program provides duty-free treatment for Sbrinz cheese imported from countries covered by ATPA.
• Jordan Special Rate: Imports of Sbrinz cheese from Jordan are subject to a special rate that grants duty-free treatment.
• Morocco Special Rate: Sbrinz cheese imported from Morocco also enjoys duty-free treatment.
• Mexico (NAFTA): Sbrinz cheese imported from Mexico under NAFTA is eligible for duty-free treatment.
• Oman Special Rate: Imports of Sbrinz cheese from Oman are subject to a special rate that provides duty-free treatment.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Sbrinz cheese imported from countries covered by DR-CAFTA enjoys duty-free treatment.
• Peru Special Rate: Imports of Sbrinz cheese from Peru are subject to a special rate that grants duty-free treatment.
• Singapore Special Rate: Sbrinz cheese imported from Singapore also enjoys duty-free treatment.

When it comes to the importing and exporting of Sbrinz cheese to and from the United States, the data shows that the state of New Jersey is a significant importer. On the other hand, the states of Idaho and New Mexico are the major exporters of this cheese.

HS Code 04069034 covers Sbrinz cheese, a unique type of cheese falling under the "nesoi" category. It is subject to a bound or MFN duty rate of 19%. However, there are several special tariff preference programs in place that grant duty-free treatment for imports of Sbrinz cheese from various countries. The quantity unit for this cheese is kilograms (KG), and it is important to note the significant import activity in New Jersey and export activity in Idaho and New Mexico.