Provolone Piccante Loaves from Japan
Provolone Piccante aged 6-12 months, produced in 40-pound sausage-shaped original loaves from pasteurized cow's milk. Explicitly listed Italian-type cheese entering under HTS 0406.10.54.00 quota provisions for note 21 described goods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
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
Import Tips
• Characteristic pear/sausage shapes must remain intact for classification; slicing voids quota eligibility
• Provide smoking documentation if applicable - natural smoke permitted under chapter notes
• Test for mold inhibitors; permitted cultures OK but chemical preservatives trigger Chapter 21 reclassification