Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
19.6%
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
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