Shredded Provolone Cheese Blend
Pre-shredded Provolone cheese made from cow's milk, often blended lightly for melting properties in pizzas and dishes. Classified under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as other cheese containing Provolone from cow's milk, excluding specific mixtures in 0406.90.61/63. Fits Chapter 4 as processed substitute from named varieties without exceeding quota exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed from Provolone and containing over 0.5% butterfat
Certain processed Italian-type cheeses fall under grated/processed subheadings with specific fat quotas.
If marketed as food preparation with additives
Cheese powders or preparations with non-dairy additives classify as miscellaneous food products.
If subject to general cheese quota without specific type
Unnamed cheese mixtures fall under broader quota note 16, separate from Italian-type limits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify country-specific quotas under Additional U.S
• Note 21 (e.g
• EU max 5,407,000 kg); apply for licenses early via USDA
• Include certificates of origin and fat content analysis; mislabeling as non-cow's milk evades quotas but risks penalties
• Check for inadvertent inclusion of 0406.90.61 mixtures; pure Provolone stays here but blended may shift
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.68.00
Grated Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese
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.
Romano Cheese Powder for Manufacturing
Powdered Romano cheese from cow's milk, dehydrated for industrial food processing like sauces and snacks. HTS 0406.90.68.00 covers this as other containing Romano (cow's milk), not fitting grated retail or excluded mixtures. Complies with Chapter 4 notes excluding high-lactose whey products.
Goya Cheese Shreds
Shredded Goya cheese from cow's milk, a Spanish-style grating cheese similar to Parmesan. HTS 0406.90.68.00 for other containing Goya (cow's milk), excluding quota mixtures. Meets natural butter definition limits in Chapter notes.
Reggiano-Style Grated Cheese
Grated Reggiano-style cheese from cow's milk, imitation but classified by composition. HTS 0406.90.68.00 for other Reggiano-containing (cow's milk). Fits as substitute per heading scope.
Mixed Italian Cow's Milk Cheese Rinds
Processed rinds from Romano, Provolone, and Parmesan cheeses (cow's milk) for broths. 0406.90.68.00 as other containing named types, excluding specific mixtures. Chapter 4 covers even rinds as cheese parts.
Sbrinz Cheese Crumbles
Crumbled Sbrinz cheese made from cow's milk, a hard grating variety used in Swiss-Italian cuisine. Falls under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as other cheese containing Sbrinz (cow's milk), processed form not in loaves. Adheres to Chapter 4 exclusion of non-dairy substitutes.