Italian Cheese Grated Quartet (Romano, Reggiano, Provolone, Sbrinz) from China
Four-way grated mix of Romano, Reggiano, Provolone, and Sbrinz cow's milk cheeses in powder form. Falls under HTS 0406.20.79.00 for complex mixtures of Italian-types processed as grated cheese over quota limits. Designed for versatile culinary applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide breakdown of each cheese component for quota calculation; ensure no Mexico origin
• Pitfall: under-declaring Italian content