New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Provolone Cheese Powder

Powdered Provolone cheese for Italian-American dishes and sausages. Classified HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated; separate from Italian-type loaf quota. Semi-hard cheese powdered post-aging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina8.5%+20.0%28.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.77Higher: 30% vs 28.5%

If not in original loaves

Italian-type Provolone has specific non-loaf quota.

0406.90.41Higher: 35% vs 28.5%

If Provolone substitutes

Processed Provolone derivatives have dedicated provisions.

1601.00.20Lower: 20% vs 28.5%

If sausage meat preparations

Cheese powder in sausage classifies as meat preparations.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document smoking if applicable to avoid 0406.30 classification

โ€ข Italy/Argentina major suppliers with quota access

โ€ข Aging certificates confirm grating eligibility