Provolone Cheese Mixtures from China

Blends containing provolone made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.90.66.00 quota when entered per note 21 provisions. Excludes mixtures with 0406.90.61/63 cheeses, focusing on pure Italian-type compositions for pizza and pasta.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

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
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)

Import Tips

List exact cheese composition to exclude prohibited mixtures; secure quota share early in calendar year; temperature-control shipments to preserve aging integrity for inspection