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
17.5%
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
• 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