Provolone Cheese Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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