Mozzarella Cheese Granules

Grated and granulated Mozzarella cheese for pizza toppings and Italian cooking. Falls under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as 'other' powdered/grated cheese not covered by specific fresh Mozzarella or Italian-type quotas. The granular texture meets the heading for processed cheese forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.10.84Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If low-moisture but not powdered/grated

Fresh Mozzarella blocks or shreds classify under non-quota fresh cheese if not processed to powder.

0406.90.95Higher: 27.5% vs 26%

If blended with other grated cheeses

Mixtures of multiple cheese types may fall under 'other cheeses' rather than single-variety grated.

1902.30.00Higher: 41.4% vs 26%

If dried/puffed for pasta preparation

Pasta preparations containing cheese classify in Chapter 19, not pure dairy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document moisture content below 40% to distinguish from fresh grated Mozzarella under 0406.10

Check country-specific quotas; EU has large allocation but requires proper licensing

Avoid misdeclaration as 'fresh' cheese which carries different quota limits and higher scrutiny