Asiago Pressato Fresh Loaves from Germany
Fresh Asiago Pressato made from whole cow's milk in Italy's Veneto region, pressed into original cylindrical loaves weighing 20-30 pounds. As an Italian-type cheese qualifying under the 'Provolone' category broadly interpreted for pressed cow's milk varieties, it enters under the note 21 quota provisions of HTS 0406.10.54.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm cheese meets 'original loaves' requirement - must ship in manufacturer-formed shape, not consumer portions
• Include laboratory analysis showing cow's milk origin and compliance with fresh cheese fat/moisture specs
• Monitor EU-27 quota allocation; oversubscription common requiring early license application