Grated Parmesan Cheese Blend from Germany
A finely grated mixture of Parmesan and other cow's milk cheeses, processed into powder form for culinary use in pasta dishes and sauces. It falls under HTS 0406.20.89.00 as grated/powdered cheese containing cow's milk, entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 16 to chapter 4. This classification applies to processed cheese mixtures not fitting specific variety quotas.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota goods under U.S. note 16; licenses are country-specific and quota-limited
• Provide detailed composition certificates confirming cow's milk content and grated/powdered form to avoid reclassification