Romano Cheese Wheel (Cow's Milk)
A traditional Italian-style hard cheese made from cow's milk, aged for at least 5 months with a granular texture and sharp, salty flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.10.58.00 as 'other' Italian-type cheeses made from cow's milk, not in original loaves, meeting quota requirements for dairy imports. Produced in large wheels typically cut for retail distribution.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed from Italian-type cheese or containing substitutes
Cheese substitutes or processed products from Romano/Parmesan fall under 'other cheeses' rather than fresh Italian-type
If grated or powdered
Grated or powdered Italian-type cheeses transfer to heading 0406.20, changing duty treatment and quota applicability
If butterfat content 0.5% or less by weight
Low-fat cheese substitutes containing Italian-type cheese elements may qualify for separate low-fat dairy quota
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as this falls under Italian-type cheese quota (max 13M kg total, country-specific allocations)
• Provide lab certification confirming cow's milk origin and composition; misclassification as sheep's milk Romano shifts to different quota
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'generic hard cheese' - specify Italian-type to prevent reclassification and penalties
Related Products under HTS 0406.10.58.00
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Pre-Cut Loaf
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Asiago Fresco Cow's Milk Wedge
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Sbrinz DOP Hard Cheese Chunk
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Romano Cow's Milk Grating Loaf
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