Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Wheels from China
Authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese produced in Italy's designated regions, aged minimum 24 months, presented in original 80-pound wheels. This hard, granular cow's milk cheese falls under HTS 0406.10.54.00 as an Italian-type cheese (Reggiano) in original loaves, subject to quota provisions in additional U.S. note 21.
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
• Obtain USDA import license before shipment as required for note 21 quota goods; applications via AMS Dairy Import Licensing Program
• Provide official Italian DOP certificate verifying Parmigiano-Reggiano protected designation and minimum aging
• Verify cheese remains in original wheel form (not portioned) to maintain 0406.10.54 classification; cutting changes to other subheadings