Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese made from cow's milk, processed from the original Italian-type cheese wheels. This falls under HTS 0406.20.77.00 as grated cheese containing or processed from Reggiano (Parmigiano-Reggiano), subject to the quantitative limits in additional U.S. note 21 for Italian-type cheeses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in original solid loaves or wheels
Ungrated Italian-type cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano in original form classify under fresh/hard cheese heading 0406.10, still within note 21 quota.
If blended with non-dairy ingredients exceeding dairy spread limits
Mixtures with added non-milk fats or significant non-cheese components shift to food preparations in Chapter 21 per chapter note exclusions.
If not entered under note 21 quota provisions
Other processed Italian-type cheeses outside quota use general subheading, avoiding specific license but potentially higher duties.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain import license from USDA before entry as required for quota under additional U.S. note 21; Mexico-origin prohibited
• Provide certification proving cheese is processed from authentic cow's milk Italian-type (e.g
• Reggiano) and meets quota provisions
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring documentation specifies grated/powdered form, not solid wheels which fall under 0406.10.54
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.77.00
Powdered Pecorino Romano Cheese
Powdered Pecorino Romano grating cheese derived from cow's milk Romano, meeting Italian-type cheese criteria. Classified under HTS 0406.20.77.00 for grated/powdered forms containing or processed from listed Italian cheeses, pursuant to U.S. note 21 quota.
Powdered Grana Padano Imitation Romano
Powdered cheese processed from cow's milk Romano-style (Grana-like), qualifying as Italian-type. HTS 0406.20.77.00 covers such grated/powdered products under note 21 for quota entry from approved countries.
Micro-Ground Sbrinz Cheese Powder
Ultra-fine powder from hard Sbrinz cow's milk cheese, used in spice blends. HTS 0406.20.77.00 applies to powdered Italian-type cheeses entered under note 21 quantitative provisions.
Shredded Provolone Cheese Blend
Shredded cheese containing Provolone made from cow's milk, mixed with minor Italian-type components for grating. This product is classified in HTS 0406.20.77.00 as 'other' grated cheese processed from listed Italian varieties under note 21 provisions.
Grated Parmesan Cheese Powder
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.
Shredded Asiago-Provolone Mix
Shredded blend primarily of Provolone with Asiago (Italian-style), both cow's milk derived. Classified as grated 'other' mixtures under HTS 0406.20.77.00 pursuant to note 21 for Italian-type cheeses.