0406.20.49.00/Powdered Pecorino Romano Cow's Milk Cheese/Mexico

Powdered Pecorino Romano Cow's Milk Cheese from Mexico

Powdered Pecorino Romano cheese produced from cow's milk, sharply flavored and grated for pasta toppings. Classified under HTS 0406.20.49.00 as grated Romano made from cow's milk pursuant to General Note 15, distinguishing it from sheep's milk versions. Meets quota entry requirements for specified Italian-style cheeses.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Confirm cow's milk origin via lab analysis to avoid sheep's milk reclassification; secure licenses early due to Argentina's large quota share

• Label as 'grated' with milkfat details per FDA rules

• Track entries against calendar-year quotas to prevent overfill penalties

Powdered Pecorino Romano Cow's Milk Cheese from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.49.00