Provolone Cheese Wedges Italy
Provolone cheese made from Italian cow's milk, cut into wedges, pursuant to General Note 15 provisions. This semi-hard cheese with its characteristic pear shape and smoking process qualifies as Provoletti under the subheading. Classification stems from its inclusion in the quota-eligible Italian-type cheeses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported under different quota tranche
Certain Provolone not in original loaves but still quota-eligible classifies under this grated cheese subheading.
If in powdered form outside quota
Powdered Italian-type cheeses without General Note 15 entry go here.
If classified as other cheese due to processing
Heavily processed versions not meeting Italian-type definitions fall under general other cheeses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide PDO documentation for Italian Provolone; secure timely USDA license under Additional U.S
• Note 23; avoid misdeclaration as non-quota entry leading to higher duties
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.39.00
Romano Cheese from Argentina Cow's Milk
Romano cheese made from cow's milk, produced in Argentina, imported under the quota provisions of General Note 15. This hard, grating cheese meets the specific composition and aging requirements for Italian-type cheeses listed in subheading 0406.90. It is classified here due to its adherence to the tariff schedule's quota entry conditions for designated countries.
Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP Grated
Authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese from EU cow's milk, grated form, entered under General Note 15 quota provisions. This protected designation cheese has the granular texture and minimum 24-month aging qualifying it as Reggiano under 0406.90. It fits this HTS due to specific quota entry for listed Italian-types.
Cow's Milk Romano Shaved for Grating
Shaved Romano cheese from cow's milk, entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota. This sharp, salty grating cheese adheres to the composition standards for Romano made from cow's milk in the tariff hierarchy. It is specifically classified under this subheading for quota-controlled imports.
Reggiano Parmesan Blocks Quota Entry
Reggiano Parmesan cheese blocks from cow's milk, imported under General Note 15. This aged, crumbly cheese meets the tariff's criteria for Reggiano classification within Italian-type cheeses. The subheading applies due to its quota-specific entry status.
Provoletti Cheese from Uruguay
Provoletti cheese produced from Uruguayan cow's milk, entered pursuant to General Note 15. This stretched-curd cheese aligns with the Provoletti description in the HTS for quota imports. Classification is governed by the specific provisions for these Italian-style cheeses.
Sbrinz Cheese Aged Cow's Milk
Hard Sbrinz cheese from cow's milk, qualifying under General Note 15 for quota entry. This ancient Swiss-Italian grating cheese meets the tariff criteria for listed types in 0406.90.39.00. It is classified here for controlled dairy imports from eligible producers.