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
20%
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
• 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)