0406.20.53.00/Grated Parmesan Cheese/Japan

Grated Parmesan Cheese from Japan

Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese made from cow's milk, specifically processed into powder or grated form for culinary use. This falls under HTS 0406.20.53.00 as grated Reggiano (Parmigiano-Reggiano) cheese made from cow's milk, distinct from block forms in original loaves. It meets chapter requirements for Italian-type cheeses in grated presentation.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license due to quantitative restrictions on Italian-type cheeses; quotas apply excluding Mexico-origin products

• Provide certificate of origin and composition verifying cow's milk Romano/Reggiano/Parmesan type and grated form

• Avoid misclassification as fresh cheese; ensure documentation shows grating process and compliance with no protective covering weight allowance