Grated Parmesan Cheese from China
Grated Parmesan cheese, typically Parmigiano-Reggiano style made from cow's milk, is finely shredded for culinary use in pasta and salads. Classified under HTS 0406.90.42.00 as 'other' forms of Reggiano/Parmesan not in original loaves, meeting Italian-type cheese criteria with protected aging processes. This subheading captures processed, non-loaf presentations of these varieties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Confirm PDO status for Parmigiano-Reggiano via supplier certificates; track quota utilization for EU origins (5.4M kg limit); include lab analysis for milkfat to prevent disputes