Grated Provolone Cheese Piccante
Grated sharp Provolone Piccante cheese from cow's milk, aged for intense flavor, powdered for cooking. Falls under HTS 0406.20.49.00 for grated Provolone entered under General Note 15 provisions, part of Italian-type cow's milk cheeses with strict quotas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not in grated/powdered form
Provolone not grated classifies under non-grated Italian-type subheadings
If imported in original loaves
Whole loaves of Provolone/Provoletti under specific loaf quota provisions
If containing added sugar >5.5%
Sweetened cheese preparations exceed dairy chapter purity and move to Chapter 19
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior approval for Provolone type via USDA to confirm quota applicability; include ripening certificates
• Use airtight packaging to preserve quality during import
• Beware misdeclaration as generic cheese leading to higher duties
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