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%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
• Slice thickness documentation prevents confusion with processed cheese (0406.20/0406.30)
• Country-of-origin marking mandatory ('Product of Italy') to access specific quotas