Romano Cheese Grated from Cow's Milk from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for note 21 quota; verify certificate of origin from quota-eligible countries like EU-27 or Argentina; check fat content documentation to confirm cow's milk Romano classification and avoid reclassification