Provolone Cheese Wedges Italy from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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