Reggiano Parmesan Rindless Wedges from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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