Shredded Reggiano Parmesan Blend from Germany
Shredded blend of Reggiano-style Parmesan cheese from cow's milk, not presented in original loaves, for pasta and pizzas. Classified in HTS 0406.90.31.00 as Italian-type (Reggiano) cow's milk cheese pursuant to note 21 import quotas.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit fat content and dry matter analysis to confirm cheese status; monitor reallocation of unfilled quotas
• Pitfall: blending with non-qualifying cheese voids note 21 entry