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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in original loaves
Ungrated Romano in wheel/loaf form stays within grated heading but specific subheading for non-powdered.
If Goya or Sbrinz varieties
Other named Italian-types like Goya in grated form have dedicated 0406.90 subheadings.
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
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.53.00
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese made from cow's milk, specifically processed into powder or grated form for culinary use. This falls under HTS 0406.20.53.00 as grated Reggiano (Parmigiano-Reggiano) cheese made from cow's milk, distinct from block forms in original loaves. It meets chapter requirements for Italian-type cheeses in grated presentation.
Shredded Provolone Cheese
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Powdered Cow's Milk Sbrinz
Grated and powdered Sbrinz cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, a hard Italian-Swiss variety used in grating for pasta and risottos. Classified in HTS 0406.20.53.00 as 'other' grated Italian-type cheeses (Sbrinz), distinct from fresh forms.
Grated Goya Cheese
Cow's milk Goya cheese specifically grated into fine particles for culinary applications like sauces. This niche Italian-type cheese fits HTS 0406.20.53.00 as 'other' grated varieties named in the heading description.
Grated Reggiano Parmesan Powder
Ultra-fine powder of authentic Reggiano Parmesan from cow's milk, ideal for sprinklings and industrial food production. Falls under HTS 0406.20.53.00 as powdered Reggiano cheese, adhering to chapter notes for natural dairy composition without prohibited substitutions.
Micro-Grated Provolone Piccante
Micro-grated aged Provolone Piccante from cow's milk, providing intense flavor in powdered form for premium toppings. HTS 0406.20.53.00 covers this as 'other' grated Provolone made from cow's milk under Italian-type specifications.