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

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.79.00