Provolone Cheese Blocks Aged from China
Aged Provolone cheese made from cow's milk, known for its mild to sharp flavor when matured, often used in slicing or melting. This product is classified in HTS 0406.90.41.00 as an Italian-type Provolone from cow's milk, per additional U.S. note 21 quota provisions for non-loaf forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm aging period (typically 3+ months) via producer documentation; apply for quota license early in calendar year for countries like Romania; ensure no additives violating natural cheese definition in chapter notes