Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese from China
Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese made from cow's milk, aged over 24 months, and processed into powder form for culinary use. It falls under HTS 0406.20.49.00 as grated Reggiano cheese entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions, which cover specific Italian-type cheeses with import quotas and licensing. This classification applies to its grated/powdered state and specific cheese type.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Apply for USDA import licenses via Dairy Import Licensing Program before shipment; verify cheese meets Reggiano PDO standards and quota eligibility
• Provide certificates of origin and composition to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quotas as EU has 5,407,000 kg access under Note 20