Parmesan Process Cheese Block
Blocks of processed Parmesan cheese (Reggiano-style) from cow's milk, not grated or powdered, derived from or containing Italian-type Parmesan. Classified in 0406.30.77.00 per U.S. note 21 quota for processed Italian cheeses with defined composition excluding added emulsifiers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grated or powdered form
Grated/powdered processed Italian cheeses classify under 0406.20 per hierarchy, not unprocessed blocks.
If for industrial food manufacturing use
Preparations with over 95% lactose or non-dairy additives fall outside Chapter 4 into food preparations.
If not in original loaves and over quota
Other processed Italian-types beyond note 21 quota go to general other category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm entry within annual quota allocations (e.g
• Argentina 6.4M kg max); apply early via USDA for license
• Label accurately as 'processed from Parmesan' with fat/moisture specs matching heading 0406 definitions
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.77.00
Processed Romano Cheese Loaf
Processed cheese made from cow's milk Romano, formed into loaves not grated or powdered, containing or processed from authentic Italian-style Romano cheese. This falls under HTS 0406.30.77.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 21 for Italian-type cheeses entered under quota provisions with specific fat content and processing standards.
Reggiano Process Cheese Cubes
Cubed processed Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese from cow's milk, containing or processed from Italian-type, entered pursuant to note 21 quota. Classed in 0406.30.77.00 as other processed cheese form.
Provoletti Processed Cheese Bar
Bars of processed Provoletti cheese, Italian-type from cow's milk, not powdered, for note 21 quota. HTS 0406.30.77.00 covers this as processed other including mixtures of Italian cheeses.
Romano-Provolone Process Mix
Processed cheese mixture of Romano and Provolone, both Italian-types, not grated, under 0406.30.77.00 quota per note 21.
Parmesan-Sbrinz Processed Wheel
Processed wheels blending Parmesan and Sbrinz Italian-types, cow's milk, quota-eligible under 0406.30.77.00.
Goya-Reggiano Process Loaf
Loaf of processed Goya and Reggiano cheese blend, entered under note 21 in 0406.30.77.00.