Processed Provolone Cheese Slices

Pre-sliced processed cheese derived from Provolone, an Italian-type cheese, emulsified for better meltability without grating or powdering. Falls under 0406.30 for processed cheese, specifically 0406.30.79.00 as 'other' containing or processed from named Italian varieties. Excludes quota-preferred forms like original loaves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.30.77Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If in consumer-ready retail packaging under quota

Quota-specific subheadings apply to certain packaged Italian-type processed cheeses.

0406.10.54Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If fresh/unprocessed in original loaves

Unprocessed Italian-type cheeses like Provolone classify as fresh cheeses in 0406.10.

1902.30.00Higher: 41.4% vs 17.5%

If sold as grated/powdered preparation

Grated or powdered forms of Italian-type cheeses move to prepared/preserved dairy in 1902.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm emulsifier use complies with Chapter 4 notes excluding added emulsifiers in natural butter but allowed in processed cheese

Provide certificate of analysis showing Italian-type cheese base

Avoid quota overages by tracking aggregate limits for Italian cheeses (e.g

EU 5,407,000 kg)

Related Products under HTS 0406.30.79.00

Processed Parmesan Cheese Blend

A processed cheese product made from blends containing Parmesan (Reggiano) cheese, meeting the criteria for subheading 0406.30 as processed cheese not grated or powdered. It includes mixtures processed from Italian-type cheeses with specific fat and moisture content suitable for melting. Classified under 0406.30.79.00 as 'other' processed Italian-type cheese products beyond quota-specific categories.

Romano Processed Cheese Spread

Spreadable processed cheese made from Pecorino Romano, an Italian-type cheese, blended and pasteurized for direct consumption. Classified in 0406.30.79.00 as other processed cheese containing Italian-types, not meeting fresh or grated criteria. Adheres to dairy processing standards without exceeding moisture limits for cheese classification.

Asiago Processed Cheese Block

Block-form processed cheese processed from Asiago, recognized as Italian-type similar to Provoletti, suitable for slicing or cubing. Under HTS 0406.30.79.00 for other mixtures containing Italian-type cheeses, excluding quota-favored original forms. Meets processed cheese criteria via emulsification and blending.

Goya Processed Cheese Loaf

Emulsified processed loaf cheese derived from Goya (Italian-style), not in original fresh form, for melting applications. Fits 0406.30.79.00 as other processed from named Italian-types, beyond grated/powdered or quota loaves. Ensures compliance with milk solids and water content per chapter definitions.

Sbrinz Processed Cheese Mix

Blended processed cheese incorporating Sbrinz, a hard Italian-type cheese, for culinary use. Classified 0406.30.79.00 as other containing/processed from Italian-types, not fresh, grated, or quota-specific. Blending ensures spreadable texture within dairy chapter parameters.

Provolone Romano Blend Processed Cheese

Processed cheese blend combining Provolone and Romano Italian-types, emulsified for uniform melting. Under 0406.30.79.00 for other processed mixtures from named varieties, excluding primary forms. Meets all chapter notes for dairy classification.