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Grated Parmesan Cheese Powder from Japan

Fine powder from grated Parmesan (Reggiano-style) cow's milk cheese, used in pasta sauces. Falls under HTS 0406.20.77.00 for powdered mixtures containing Italian-type cheeses, entered per additional U.S. note 21 quota limits.

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

• Use FDA prior notice and facility registration for dairy; pair with USDA quota license

• Retain production records tracing to original Reggiano wheels to satisfy Customs scrutiny