Grana Padano Wheels from China
Grana Padano PDO cheese in 80-pound original wheels, granular texture from northern Italy's cow's milk production. Closely related to Parmigiano-Reggiano, qualifies as Reggiano-type under HTS 0406.10.54.00 quota for note 21 entry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Secure EU-27 allocation early; Grana Padano consumes significant quota share
• Branding/sealing must show protected designation; generic 'Grana' risks rejection
• Minimum 9-month aging verification required; underaged cheese reclassifies