Shredded Provolone Cheese from China
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.
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
• 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