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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China7.5%+17.5%25%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.66Same rate: 25%

If not described in general note 15

Non-quota entries of these cheese mixtures use adjacent subheading for other Italian-type processed cheeses.

0406.30.77Higher: 27.5% vs 25%

If processed from but not containing primary listed varieties

Different processing levels of Italian-type cheeses shift to grated/shredded non-loaf categories.

1901.90.34Higher: 27.5% vs 25%

If butterfat ≤0.5% or qualifies as low-fat substitute

Low-fat cheese substitutes enter under separate quota in preparations chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Secure import license via USDA regulations tied to USTR; provide lab analysis confirming >cow's milk Provolone content

• Monitor annual quotas to avoid over-entry; label accurately to prevent reclassification

Related Products under HTS 0406.90.61.00

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.

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.