Shredded Provolone Cheese

Shredded Provolone cheese from cow's milk, prepared in grated form suitable for melting and direct use in recipes. This product is classified under HTS 0406.20.53.00 for grated Provolone (cow's milk), part of Italian-type cheeses excluding fresh or loaf presentations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.77Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If not in original loaves but specific Provoletti

Provolone variants like Provoletti have separate grated subheadings.

0406.10.84Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If fresh, ungrated form

Non-powdered Provolone blocks classify under fresh cheese quotas.

1902.30.00Higher: 41.4% vs 17.5%

If prepared cheese mixes

If blended with other cheeses or additives during grating, moves to Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'grated' or 'powdered' to distinguish from block Provolone; FDA prior notice mandatory for dairy

No weight allowance for inedible coverings per U.S. notes; ensure clean packaging documentation

Track quota year limits (e.g

Argentina 6.3M kg); unlicensed imports face rejection

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