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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.30.77Same rate: 27.5%

If processed and molded, meeting whey concentration notes

If meeting milkfat/dry matter criteria in chapter note, classifies as cheese in 0406.30 rather than grated.

0406.90.31Higher: 42.5% vs 27.5%

If solid form, original loaves of Provolone

Non-grated Italian-type in loaves uses different subheading under same quota.

2106.90.64Same rate: 27.5%

If containing >95% lactose or albumins from whey

High-lactose whey products excluded to Chapter 21 or 17/35 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document exact composition showing primary Italian-type (Provolone) content to qualify for note 21 entry

Check aggregate quota fill status with USDA; reallocations possible but competitive

Related Products under HTS 0406.20.77.00

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.

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.

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.