Processed Provolone Cheese Slices from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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 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)