Powdered Pecorino Romano

Powdered Pecorino Romano cheese produced from cow's milk (not traditional sheep's milk variant), grated and dried for use in cooking and seasoning. Classified under HTS 0406.20.53.00 as grated/powdered Romano made from cow's milk, meeting specific Italian-type cheese criteria excluding original loaf form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.51Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If in original loaves

Ungrated Romano in wheel/loaf form stays within grated heading but specific subheading for non-powdered.

0406.90.66Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If Goya or Sbrinz varieties

Other named Italian-types like Goya in grated form have dedicated 0406.90 subheadings.

1901.90.34Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If low butterfat content (0.5% or less)

Grated cheeses with minimal butterfat fall under separate quota-restricted subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm cow's milk origin in documentation as sheep's milk Romano may classify differently; subject to 13+ million kg annual quota

Include lab analysis showing grated/powdered state and compliance with butterfat/milk solids chapter notes

Monitor EU/Argentina/Uruguay quota allocations; apply early for licenses via USDA regulations

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