Shredded Parmesan Cheese (Cow's Milk, Not in Loaf) from Germany
Shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano style cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, processed beyond its original wheel or loaf form for direct use in cooking. Classified under HTS 0406.90.31.00 as an Italian-type cheese (Parmesan/Reggiano) from cow's milk, not in original loaves, subject to note 21 quota provisions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm entry within note 21 quotas (EU 5,407,000 kg max) and secure license from USDA; label as 'cow's milk Parmesan not in original loaf.' Pitfall: quota exhaustion leads to higher duties—monitor annual allocations