0406.90.43.00/Cow Milk Provoletti Cheese Slices/Japan

Cow Milk Provoletti Cheese Slices from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

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

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