0406.20.54.00/Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese/Germany

Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese from Germany

Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese made from cow's milk, aged over 24 months, specifically listed under heading 0406 as an Italian-type cheese. This grated form falls under 0406.20.54.00 as grated Reggiano cheese, not in original loaves. It meets Chapter 4 requirements for classification as cheese without exceeding butterfat or solids limits.

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

• Obtain USDA import license due to Italian-type cheese quota; verify cheese authentication documents from producer; ensure grated form is declared accurately to avoid reclassification as blocks under 0406.10