Provolone Cheese Powder from Japan
Spray-dried Provolone cheese granules for processed cheese and sauces. Classified 0406.20.56.00 pursuant to General Note 15 for grated Italian-type cheeses. Smoking process optional in powder form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify stretched-curd pasta filata process in manufacturing description
• Test pH range 5.2-5.4 confirming proper fermentation
• Avoid smoking declaration unless verified by chemical analysis