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Reggiano Parmesan Rindless Wedges

Pre-cut, rindless wedges of aged Reggiano-style Parmesan cheese from cow's milk, vacuum-sealed for retail. HTS 0406.90.43.00 applies to 'other' Reggiano not in original wheels/loaves, under Italian-type cheese quotas. Processing into consumer portions determines subheading.

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.

0406.90.31Higher: 42.5% vs 27.1%

If original loaf form

Traditional Reggiano wheels classify under loaf-specific Italian cheese subheading

2106.90.85Higher: 27.5% vs 27.1%

If blended with vegetable proteins

Cheese substitutes with non-milk proteins shift to food preparations chapter

0406.90.48Lower: 17.5% vs 27.1%

If over TRQ quota

Exceeding country-specific quotas triggers over-quota subheading with higher duties

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use vacuum packaging documentation to prove 'other' form, avoiding fresh cheese misclassification

PDO certification helpful but not required; generic 'Reggiano-style' still qualifies if cow's milk based

Temperature control critical (32-38°F); improper shipping risks FDA rejection at port

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