Cow's Milk Romano Powder for Processing
Industrial grated Romano cheese powder from cow's milk, designed for food manufacturing, entered under note 21 quota. Bulk packaging without retail labeling, meets strict milkfat specs for chapter 4 classification. 0406.20.51.00 applies to this quota-eligible grated Italian-type cheese.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whey-derived modified
Whey concentrates modified per subheading note classify separately from cheese in 0404
If >95% lactose content
High-lactose dairy byproducts from cheese production excluded to sugars chapter per note
If butterfat substitute
High butterfat dairy spreads over 45% classify under butter substitutes per U.S. note 8
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• Declare industrial end-use to optimize quota allocation; provide bulk moisture analysis; avoid retail packaging that triggers different documentation requirements
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.51.00
Romano Cheese Grated from Cow's Milk
Finely grated Romano cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, meeting the specifications for Italian-type cheeses in additional U.S. note 21 to chapter 4. This product is imported under the quota provisions for Romano, Reggiano, Parmesan, Provolone, Provoletti, Sbrinz, and Goya cheeses from approved countries like Argentina and EU-27. The grated form classifies it under 0406.20 as powdered or grated cheese with defined fat and moisture characteristics.
Parmigiano Reggiano Grated Cheese
Authentic grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese from cow's milk, protected designation imported pursuant to U.S. note 21 quota provisions. Produced in Italy's designated regions with strict aging requirements (minimum 24 months), ground into fine powder for culinary use. Falls under 0406.20.51.00 as grated Italian-type cheese described in the quota note.
Provolone Cheese Powder Cow's Milk
Powdered Provolone cheese made from cow's milk, specifically listed under U.S. note 21 for quota entry of Italian-type cheeses in grated form. This stretched-curd cheese is dried and powdered for use in processed foods and seasonings. Classified in 0406.20.51.00 due to its grated/powdered state and quota eligibility.
Grated Sbrinz Cheese from Cow's Milk
Hard grated Sbrinz cheese, a Swiss-Italian variety made from raw cow's milk and aged extensively, imported under note 21 quota for specified Italian-type cheeses. The cheese is grated to fine consistency for grating over pasta or use in cooking. Qualifies for 0406.20.51.00 as grated cheese explicitly named in the quota provision.
Goya Cheese Grated Cow's Milk
Grated Goya cheese, a Dominican variety of Italian-style hard cheese made from cow's milk, entered pursuant to U.S. note 21 quota provisions. Similar to Parmesan in texture and flavor, it's grated for culinary applications. Specifically classified under 0406.20.51.00 as one of the named Italian-type cheeses in grated form.
Reggiano Parmesan Grated Blend
Pre-grated blend of Parmigiano-Reggiano and other note 21 eligible cheeses, all from cow's milk, imported under quota provisions. Fine powder consistency for shaker bottles or bulk foodservice use. Classified as grated Italian-type cheese under 0406.20.51.00 when meeting quota description.