Fontina Cheese Powder

Dehydrated Fontina cheese powder from cow's milk, prized for melting in risottos and polenta dishes. Falls under HTS 0406.20.91.00 as unspecified grated/powdered cow's milk cheese. Maintains semi-soft texture characteristics when rehydrated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.16Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If Edam/Gouda type processed

Similar melting cheeses may classify under Note 21 quotas if not pure powder.

0406.10.44Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If fresh grated Edam-style

Higher moisture versions fall under fresh cheese quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Regional authenticity docs if claiming PDO; affects tariff treatment

Moderate fat content testing; borders dairy spread definitions

Storage temperature specs critical for semi-soft cheese powders

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