Powdered Provolone Dolce Grated Cheese from China
Mild powdered Provolone Dolce from cow's milk, grated for slicing/melting applications. HTS 0406.20.49.00 covers grated Provolone entered under General Note 15 quotas for Italian-type cheeses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Differentiate Dolce from Piccante via aging certificates (<6 months); quota-track via USDA portal
• Ensure no emulsifiers per butter notes
• Package in nitrogen-flushed cans for shelf life