Provola Cheese Blocks from China
Provola is a pear-shaped, stretched-curd cow's milk cheese, milder than Provolone, often smoked or plain. HTS 0406.90.42.00 includes it as 'other' Provoletti from cow's milk, covering forms beyond original loaves per Italian-type definitions. Commonly used in melting applications.
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
• Document stretching process to confirm Provoletti status; avoid mixing with sheep's milk varieties; prepare for potential country reallocations in quotas