Provolone Cheese Wedges Italy from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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