Provolone Cheese Powder Cow's Milk from China
Powdered Provolone cheese made from cow's milk, specifically listed under U.S. note 21 for quota entry of Italian-type cheeses in grated form. This stretched-curd cheese is dried and powdered for use in processed foods and seasonings. Classified in 0406.20.51.00 due to its grated/powdered state and quota eligibility.
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
• Document provolone stretching process and cow's milk origin; secure quota license allocation from USDA; test for moisture content to distinguish from whey powders excluded by chapter notes