Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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