Provolone Sweet Mild Block from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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