Grated Provolone Cheese Piccante from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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