Shredded Provolone Cheese Blend from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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