Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Wheels
Authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese produced in Italy's designated regions, aged minimum 24 months, presented in original 80-pound wheels. This hard, granular cow's milk cheese falls under HTS 0406.10.54.00 as an Italian-type cheese (Reggiano) in original loaves, subject to quota provisions in additional U.S. note 21.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grated or powdered
Grated or powdered Italian-type cheeses shift to 0406.90.41 regardless of quota status
If processed from these cheeses but not in original form
Cheese substitutes containing/processed from these Italian-types but not meeting loaf criteria go to ripened cheese subheadings
If blended with non-milk fats exceeding chapter limits
Products replacing natural milk constituents with other fats (e.g., vegetable oils) classify in Chapter 19 food preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license before shipment as required for note 21 quota goods; applications via AMS Dairy Import Licensing Program
• Provide official Italian DOP certificate verifying Parmigiano-Reggiano protected designation and minimum aging
• Verify cheese remains in original wheel form (not portioned) to maintain 0406.10.54 classification; cutting changes to other subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0406.10.54.00
Asiago Pressato Fresh Loaves
Fresh Asiago Pressato made from whole cow's milk in Italy's Veneto region, pressed into original cylindrical loaves weighing 20-30 pounds. As an Italian-type cheese qualifying under the 'Provolone' category broadly interpreted for pressed cow's milk varieties, it enters under the note 21 quota provisions of HTS 0406.10.54.00.
Romano Cheese Original Wheels
Domestico-style Romano cheese made from cow's milk, formed into 60-pound wheels in original loaf configuration. Specifically named in HTS 0406.10.54.00 for quota-entry cow's milk Romano, this sharp, salty cheese complies with note 21 import provisions.
Provolone Piccante Loaves
Provolone Piccante aged 6-12 months, produced in 40-pound sausage-shaped original loaves from pasteurized cow's milk. Explicitly listed Italian-type cheese entering under HTS 0406.10.54.00 quota provisions for note 21 described goods.
Grana Padano Wheels
Grana Padano PDO cheese in 80-pound original wheels, granular texture from northern Italy's cow's milk production. Closely related to Parmigiano-Reggiano, qualifies as Reggiano-type under HTS 0406.10.54.00 quota for note 21 entry.
Sbrinz Cheese Loaves
Traditional Swiss-Italian Sbrinz, extremely hard cow's milk cheese formed into 50-pound wheels/loaves. Specifically enumerated in HTS 0406.10.54.00 as quota-eligible Italian-type cheese under additional U.S. note 21.
Uruguayan Cow's Milk Romano Wheels
Cow's milk Romano produced in Uruguay per traditional Italian methods, shipped in original 55-pound wheels. Enters under HTS 0406.10.54.00 quota with Uruguay's 1.178M kg allocation in note 21.