Powdered Provolone Romano Mix from China
Powdered blend of Provolone and Romano cow's milk cheeses, grated and dried for use in sauces and toppings. Classified under HTS 0406.20.79.00 as powdered cheese processed from Italian-type varieties, specifically for mixtures beyond quota provisions. Excludes original loaf forms per heading structure.
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
• Check Additional U.S
• Note 23 quotas for Italian-type cheeses before import; provide lab analysis for composition
• Pitfall: failing to distinguish from quota-eligible subheadings