Romano Cow's Milk Grating Loaf from China
Locatelli-style cow's milk Romano specifically prepared for grating, formed into compact loaves. Classifies under HTS 0406.10.58.00 as Italian-type not in original production form. Higher salt content than table Romano.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Lab analysis proving cow's milk essential; sheep's milk Romano has separate tariff treatment
• Grating specification justifies higher value declaration vs table cheese
• Salt content (3-5%) documentation prevents moisture content disputes