Imported Grated Provolone Cheese from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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