Grana Padano Grated Parmesan-Style from Japan
Grated Grana Padano, a Protected Designation cow's milk cheese similar to Parmesan with nutty flavor from extended aging. Falls under HTS 0406.90.41.00 as Reggiano-type Italian cheese from cow's milk, subject to additional U.S. note 21 import quotas.
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
• Include Grana Padano Consortium certification; allocate quota share via USDA program; test for milk solids-not-fat to confirm cheese character per chapter note