Provolone Sweet Mild Block
Provolone Dolce, mildly sweet cow's milk cheese aged 2-3 months, packaged in rectangular blocks for deli sales. HTS 0406.10.58.00 'other' category captures this Italian-style not-in-loaf form. Creamier texture than aged Piccante variety.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked or specially processed
Smoked Provolone shifts to processed cheese subheading
If Provolone blends with other Italian cheeses
Mixtures classified by predominant Italian-type characteristics
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly distinguish Dolce vs Piccante on invoices; aging period determines classification lane
• Vacuum-sealed packaging preserves mild flavor; broken seals trigger FDA inspection
• Country-of-origin labeling critical; quota laundering between Argentina/EU penalized heavily
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