Mixed Italian Cheese Grated Blend from Germany
Grated mixture of Romano, Parmesan, and Provolone cow's milk cheeses in powder form for pizza toppings. Enters HTS 0406.20.89.00 as mixtures under note 16 quota, not qualifying for specific Italian-type quotas requiring original loaves. Common in food service.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm blend composition via certificate of analysis; mixtures must contain cow's milk to qualify under note 16
• No Mexico-origin allowed; declare country accurately to match quota access (e.g
• Italy via EU-27)
• Prepare for potential CBP inspection on grated particle size to ensure not misclassified as flour-like (1702 exclusion)