Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend from Germany
A finely grated mixture of Parmesan and Romano cheeses designed for culinary use in pastas and pizzas. This product falls under HTS 0406.20.56.00 as grated cheese entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for quota-exempt dairy imports. It meets grated cheese criteria with its powdered form suitable for direct food application.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with General Note 15 provisions and obtain necessary USDA import licenses before shipment
• Provide detailed fat content and composition certificates to avoid reclassification during customs examination
• Ensure grated particle size meets powdered cheese specifications to prevent shifts to block cheese categories