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
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
• 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