Provolone Sweet Mild Block from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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