Provolone Piccante Shredded from Japan
Shredded Provolone Piccante, a sharp aged cow's milk cheese with piquant flavor from longer maturation. Classified in HTS 0406.90.41.00 for Provoletti/Provolone cow's milk types not in loaves, pursuant to U.S. note 21 quota.
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
• Specify piccante aging (6+ months) in invoices; track Argentina quota utilization; ensure shreds meet natural butter definition without emulsifiers