Provola Cheese Blocks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document stretching process to confirm Provoletti status; avoid mixing with sheep's milk varieties; prepare for potential country reallocations in quotas