Grated Parmesan Cheese
Finely grated cheese made from cow's milk Parmesan, processed from the original loaves for culinary use in Italian dishes. It falls under HTS 0406.90.61.00 as a substitute for cheese containing Parmesan made from cow's milk, entered pursuant to general note 15 quota provisions. This classification applies to grated forms of these specific Italian-type cheeses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 7.5% | +17.5% | 25% |
| š²š½Mexico | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| šØš¦Canada | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| š©šŖGermany | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| šÆšµJapan | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered pursuant to general note 15 quota provisions
Products containing these cheeses but outside quota requirements fall under general other cheese subheading.
If in original loaves
Italian-type cheeses like Romano/Parmesan in original loaf form are classified separately from processed substitutes.
If mixed with non-dairy ingredients exceeding cheese content
Cheese substitutes with significant additives move to food preparations outside pure dairy chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Obtain USDA import license under Additional U.S
ā¢ Note 23 before entry; verify cow's milk origin and specific variety (e.g
ā¢ Parmesan) via certificate of origin
ā¢ Check quota availability for countries like Argentina/EU; misclassification as non-quota cheese risks penalties
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.61.00
Shredded Provolone Cheese
Shredded cow's milk Provolone cheese, a processed form used in pizzas and melts, derived from the named Italian varieties. Classified under HTS 0406.90.61.00 for mixtures or substitutes containing Provolone made from cow's milk under quota provisions. Meets chapter criteria for cheese substitutes from these specific types.
Romano Cheese Powder
Powdered form of cow's milk Romano cheese, used as a seasoning or ingredient in processed foods. Falls under HTS 0406.90.61.00 as a cheese substitute containing Romano from cow's milk, subject to quota entry provisions. Processed to powder while retaining essential cheese characteristics.
Parmesan Cheese Blend
A mixture of grated Parmesan and other cheeses, primarily cow's milk Reggiano/Parmesan types for table use. Classified in HTS 0406.90.61.00 for quota-entry substitutes containing these named varieties. Blend maintains predominant Italian cheese character per chapter notes.
Sbrinz Cheese Crumbles
Crumbled cow's milk Sbrinz, a hard Italian-type cheese processed for cooking applications. HTS 0406.90.61.00 covers such substitutes containing Sbrinz made from cow's milk under quota. Meets criteria as processed from named varieties.
Goya Cheese Shreds
Shredded Goya cheese from cow's milk, a Spanish-Italian style variety used in grating. Under HTS 0406.90.61.00 for quota-entry products containing Goya as listed. Processed shreds qualify as substitutes per tariff description.
Provolone Romano Mix
Blended shreds of cow's milk Provolone and Romano for multi-use in cuisine. HTS 0406.90.61.00 applies to quota mixtures containing both listed varieties. Constitutes a cheese substitute under chapter definitions.