Parmesan Cheese Retail Wedge from China
Generic Parmesan-style cheese from cow's milk, cut into consumer wedges from larger wheels. HTS 0406.10.58.00 applies to Italian-type cheeses not in original loaves. Must meet minimum aging and composition for quota eligibility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Minimum 10-month aging certification required even for generic Parmesan
• Wedge weight declaration excludes rind per US note regulations
• Avoid 'generic hard cheese' declaration; specificity prevents duty escalation