Grated Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese from China

Finely grated Parmesan cheese made from cow's milk, typically used in cooking and as a table topping. This falls under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as 'other' cheese containing Parmesan made from cow's milk, not in original loaves and outside specific quota subheadings for mixtures. It meets Chapter 4 criteria for processed cheese products derived from named Italian-type varieties.

Duty Rate — China → 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
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

Obtain USDA import license as this falls under Italian-type cheese quotas (Additional U.S

Note 21); quantities limited by country of origin

Provide lab analysis confirming cow's milk origin and Parmesan characteristics; no Mexico-origin products allowed under quota

Avoid misclassification as grated cheese under 0406.90.46; ensure documentation specifies 'other' processed form