Imported Grated Provolone Cheese from Germany
Grated provolone cheese produced from cow's milk, subject to quota entry under additional U.S. note 21 for Italian-type cheeses. This HTS covers processed forms not in original loaves, typical for retail grated products. Quota allocations apply mainly to Argentina, EU-27, and Uruguay.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm provolone is 100% cow's milk without mixtures from 0406.90.61/63; apply for quota license through USDA before shipment; label clearly as 'cow's milk provolone' to meet note 21 specifications and avoid penalties