Provola Cheese Blocks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document stretching process to confirm Provoletti status; avoid mixing with sheep's milk varieties; prepare for potential country reallocations in quotas