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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sheep/goat milk instead of cow's
Traditional Pecorino Romano (sheep) classifies as ripened other cheese, outside cow's milk Italian quota
If containing/processed from Italian-type cheeses
Blends or derivatives of these quota cheeses go to 0406.90 other cheeses containing Italian-types
If butterfat content drops below 0.5%
Low-fat cheese substitutes fall under separate quota in note 23
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Argentine Romano enjoys largest quota (6.38M kg); prioritize this origin for availability
• Document minimum 5-month aging and salt content typical of Romano production
• Avoid repackaging - original wheels only; trimmed pieces reclassify under different subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0406.10.54.00
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.
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.
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.