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Cow Milk Provoletti Cheese Slices

Pre-sliced Provoletti cheese from cow's milk, semi-soft texture suitable for melting. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.43.00 as 'other' Provoletti/Provlone not in loaves, part of regulated Italian-type cheeses. Slicing constitutes processing beyond original form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.6%+17.5%27.1%
🇲🇽Mexico9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇨🇦Canada9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇩🇪Germany9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇯🇵Japan9.6%+10.0%19.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.77Higher: 27.5% vs 27.1%

If grated form

Grated Provoletti moves to specific grated Italian cheese subheading

0406.90.66Lower: 25% vs 27.1%

If powdered

Powdered Italian-type cheeses have dedicated subheading

1901.20.45Higher: 27.5% vs 27.1%

If contains added sugar/fillers

Sweetened or filled cheese products classify as preparations of milk

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Import Tips & Compliance

Slice thickness documentation prevents confusion with processed cheese (0406.20/0406.30)

Country-of-origin marking mandatory ('Product of Italy') to access specific quotas

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