0406.20.53.00/Shredded Provolone Cheese/Germany

Shredded Provolone Cheese from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• 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