Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend from China
A finely grated mixture of Parmesan (Reggiano) and Romano cheeses made from cow's milk, processed into powder form for culinary use. This falls under HTS 0406.20.79.00 as grated cheese containing Italian-type cheeses like Parmesan and Romano, not in original loaves and beyond quota limits. It meets the criteria for grated or powdered cheese processed from specified Italian varieties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Obtain USDA import license due to quota restrictions on Italian-type cheeses; verify cheese origin and fat content certification
• Common pitfall: misclassifying blends exceeding quota as non-quota items