Reggiano Parmesan Rinds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify rinds as by-product of quota cheese; no weight allowance for inedible parts per notes
• Pitfall: bulk rinds seen as waste, not product