Parmesan Process Cheese Block from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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