0406.90.66.00/Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese Wheels/Germany

Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese Wheels from Germany

Aged Parmesan cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, grated or in wheel form, classified under HTS 0406.90.66.00 as an Italian-type cheese described in additional U.S. note 21. This subheading applies to specific quota-entered imports of such cheeses not in original loaves. Imports require USDA licensing due to quantitative restrictions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as this falls under quota provisions of note 21; verify cheese meets cow's milk Italian-type specifications (Parmesan); ensure documentation proves compliance with fat content and aging requirements to avoid reclassification