Parmesan Cheese Powder from China
Finely grated and powdered Parmesan cheese made from cow's milk, commonly used in pasta dishes and sauces. This product falls under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as grated or powdered cheese that is 'other' - not specifically identified in quota subheadings for fresh, Italian-type, or other named varieties. It meets the general classification for processed cheese in powdered form suitable for food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license as this falls under general cheese quota (Additional U.S
• Note 16); Mexican-origin prohibited
• Provide lab analysis confirming grated/powdered form and milkfat content to avoid reclassification as fresh cheese