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HS Code 990304

6-digit classification for Cheeses and Substitutes for…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment

Official description: Cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over 11.3¢ per kg, containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) (provided for in subheading 0406.20.77, 0406.20.79, 0406.30.77, 0406.30.79, 0406.90.66 or 0406.90.68)

Also searched as: grated Parmesan cheese, shredded Romano, Italian cheese blend, cow's milk Parmesan

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Classification

How 990304 breaks down

HS 2022
99Chapter

Special classification provisions

9903Heading

Cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over 11.3¢ per kg, containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) (provided for in subheading 0406.20.77, 0406.20.79, 0406.30.77, 0406.30.79, 0406.90.66 or 0406.90.68)

990304Subheading

Cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over 11.3¢ per kg, containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) (provided for in subheading 0406.20.77, 0406.20.79, 0406.30.77, 0406.30.79, 0406.90.66 or 0406.90.68)

Short answer

What HS code 990304 means before paying a 1688 supplier

HS code 990304 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for cheeses and substitutes for cheeses,…; often searched as grated Parmesan cheese, shredded Romano, Italian cheese blend. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.

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Covered products

What products fall under HS code 990304?

Buyers sourcing cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 990304 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.

grated Parmesan cheeseshredded RomanoItalian cheese blendcow's milk Parmesan

US import duty · China origin

US import duty for HS 990304

Published USITC HTS rates for cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over… (990304), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.

Base MFN rate

200%

Average across 11 US national tariff lines under 990304.

Section 301 (China)

—

No 301 surcharge in our current data — some lines may still be covered; verify on USITC.

Effective China-origin

≈200%

Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.

Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.

Import duty by market

Where to check the import duty for HS 990304

The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.

United States

USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)

European Union

TARIC · Access2Markets

United Kingdom

HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff

Canada

CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff

Australia

ABF · Australian customs tariff

Singapore

Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)

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Heading 9903

Other HS codes under 9903

Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over 11.3¢ per kg, containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) (provided for in subheading 0406.20.77, 0406.20.79, 0406.30.77, 0406.30.79, 0406.90.66 or 0406.90.68)". If 990304 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.

990301Articles of iron or steel; derivative articles of iron or steel; articles of aluminum; wood products; derivative articles of aluminum; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans); light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; semiconductor articles; semi-finished copper; and intensive copper derivative products, of India, as provided in subdivisions (z)(iii) through (z)(xiii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision terminated as of February 7, 2026.]990302Except for goods loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 7, 2025, and entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025,except for products described in headings 9903.01.30–9903.01.33 and 9903.02.78 and 9903.02.74–9903.02.77, and except as provided for in headings 9903.01.34 and 9903.02.01, articles the product of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1-General equal to or greater than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter990303Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter990308Lead-acid storage batteries, other than of a kind used for starting piston engines or as the primary source of electrical power for electrically powered vehicles of subheading 8703.80.00 and 8703.90.01 (provided for in subheading 8507.20.80)990317Eligible to be imported under the thirteenth quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year990318Eligible to be imported under the seventh quota period specified in a notice issued by the United States Trade Representative in any 12 month period commencing on October 1 in any year990319Provided for in subheading 1901.90.62 [Compiler's note: Subheading was enacted; expired at the close of Dec. 31, 2022]990327Distillate and residual fuel oils (including blended fuel oils) and wastes of distillate and residual fuel oils (whether or not blended) (provided for in subheading 2710.19.06, 2710.19.11, 2710.20.05, 2710.20.10, 2710.99.05 or 2710.99.10)990340Radial tires of a kind used on motor cars (other than racing cars), station wagons, sport utility vehicles, vans and on-the-highway light trucks (provided for in subheading 4011.10.10 or 4011.20.10)990341Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes990345Bifacial solar panels, as defined in and meeting the conditions of U.S. note 18(j) to this subchapter, that absorb light and generate electricity on each side of the panel and that consist of only bifacial solar cells that absorb light and generate electricity on each side of the cells [Compiler’s note: This heading and its related note, U.S. note 18 to this subchapter, have expired. See 87 Fed. Reg. 7357.]990352Purchased and entered pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Special Cotton Import Quota Announcement Number 26

Questions

HS code 990304: common questions

What is the US import duty for HS code 990304 from China?

As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 990304 averages about 200% (averaged across 11 national tariff lines). This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.

What is HS code 990304?

HS code 990304 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over 11.3¢ per kg, containing, or processed from, Italian-type cheeses, made from cow's milk, not in original loaves (Romano made from cow's milk, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz and Goya) (provided for in subheading 0406.20.77, 0406.20.79, 0406.30.77, 0406.30.79, 0406.90.66 or 0406.90.68)". The first two digits (99) are the chapter — Special classification provisions — and digits 3-4 (9903) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

What products fall under HS 990304?

Common products classified under 990304 include grated Parmesan cheese, shredded Romano, Italian cheese blend, cow's milk Parmesan and similar items matching cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 990304?

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

Is HS code 990304 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (990304) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.

Is HSN code 990304 the same as HS code 990304?

Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 990304 covers the same "cheeses and substitutes for cheeses, valued over…" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.

Chapter 99

Explore Special classification provisions

990100Ethyl alcohol (provided for in subheadings 2207.10.60 and 2207.20) or any mixture containing such ethyl alcohol (provided for in heading 2710 or 3824) if such ethyl alcohol or mixture is to be used as a fuel or in producing a mixture of gasoline and alcohol, a mixture of a special fuel and alcohol, or any other mixture to be used as fuel (including motor fuel provided for in subheading 2710.12.15, 2710.19.16, 2710.19.24 or 2710.20.15), or is suitable for any such uses990201Entirely spherical silicon dioxide micro-spheres, certified by the importer as having mean particle size of 3 to 18 micrometers (µm), linseed oil absorption 150 to 400 ml/g, microbial count less than 100 cfu/g, mold count less than 100 cfu/g, heavy metals less than 20 ppm, surface area 300 to 800 m²/g and pore volume of 0.8 to 2.5 ml/g (CAS No. 7631-86-9) (provided for in subheading 2811.22.10)990402Sheep meat, provided for in subheadings 0204.21.00, 0204.22.40, 0204.23.40, 0204.41.00, 0204.42.40 or 0204.43.40, if entered during the effective period of safeguards based upon quantity announced by the Secretary of Agriculture990804Provided for in subheading 0406.10.08, 0406.10.18, 0406.10.28, 0406.10.38, 0406.10.48, 0406.10.58, 0406.10.68, 0406.10.78, 0406.10.88, 0406.20.28, 0406.20.33, 0406.20.39, 0406.20.48, 0406.20.53, 0406.20.63, 0406.20.67, 0406.20.71, 0406.20.75, 0406.20.79, 0406.20.83, 0406.20.87, 0406.20.91, 0406.30.18, 0406.30.28, 0406.30.38, 0406.30.48, 0406.30.53, 0406.30.63, 0406.30.67, 0406.30.71, 0406.30.75, 0406.30.79, 0406.30.83, 0406.30.87, 0406.30.91, 0406.40.70, 0406.90.12, 0406.90.18, 0406.90.32, 0406.90.37, 0406.90.42, 0406.90.48, 0406.90.54, 0406.90.68, 0406.90.74, 0406.90.78, 0406.90.84, 0406.90.88, 0406.90.92, 0406.90.94, 0406.90.97 or 1901.90.36 and subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 5 to this subchapter991502Subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 4 to this subchapter991704Goods provided for in subheading 0406.10.58, 0406.20.53, 0406.20.79, 0406.30.79, 0406.90.32, 0406.90.37, 0406.90.42 or 0406.90.68991802Subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 3(a) to this subchapter991902Subject to the quantitative limits specified in U.S. note 3 to this subchapter

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