Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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