Provolone Processed Cheese Slices from Japan
Sliced processed Provolone cheese made from or containing Italian-style Provolone from cow's milk, meeting note 21 criteria for quota entry. Not grated/powdered, fits 'other' processed cheese under 0406.30.77.00 with butterfat 80-95% per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit origin certification proving processed from cow's milk Provolone; Mexico excluded from quota
• Document milkfat (80%+), max 2% solids-not-fat, no emulsifiers per heading 0405 butter definitions applied