Reggiano Parmesan Rinds
Processed rinds from cow's milk Reggiano Parmesan wheels, used in stocks/broths. Classified HTS 0406.90.61.00 as containing listed Parmesan under quota for substitutes. Retains cheese identity despite form.
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
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Certify rinds as by-product of quota cheese; no weight allowance for inedible parts per notes
ā¢ Pitfall: bulk rinds seen as waste, not product
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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.
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.