Provolone Piccante Aged Block from Germany
Sharp Provolone Piccante cheese made from cow's milk, aged 6-12 months for piquant flavor, cut into rectangular blocks. Classified in HTS 0406.10.58.00 as 'other' Italian-type cheeses not in original form, requiring quota license for entry. Distinct from milder Provolone Dolce by extended aging process.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate Piccante (sharp) from Dolce (mild) on entry docs; aging duration determines flavor profile and value
• Argentina producers get largest quota share (6,383,000 kg); verify origin certificates prevent quota evasion claims
• Refrigerated container mandatory; temperature excursions void quality certification and trigger FDA rejection