Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese made from cow's milk, aged over 24 months, specifically listed under heading 0406 as an Italian-type cheese. This grated form falls under 0406.20.54.00 as grated Reggiano cheese, not in original loaves. It meets Chapter 4 requirements for classification as cheese without exceeding butterfat or solids limits.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in original loaves
Whole or block Italian-type cheeses like Reggiano in original form are classified under fresh cheese heading 0406.10, subject to separate quota allocations.
If contains non-milk fats or emulsifiers
Cheese substitutes with added non-milk fats or exceeding Chapter 4 natural composition limits fall under food preparations in Chapter 21.
If processed into grated blends with other cheeses
Grated mixtures containing Italian-type cheeses with other varieties may classify under other grated cheeses if not predominantly one named type.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license due to Italian-type cheese quota; verify cheese authentication documents from producer; ensure grated form is declared accurately to avoid reclassification as blocks under 0406.10
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Powdered Pecorino Romano Cheese
Powdered Pecorino Romano cheese made from cow's milk (not sheep's), finely ground for culinary use, classified under grated/powdered Italian-type cheeses in 0406.20.54.00. Meets definition as Romano made from cow's milk per Chapter notes, distinct from fresh forms.
Grated Provolone Cheese Piccante
Grated Provolone Piccante, a sharp aged cow's milk cheese from Italy, powdered for pasta and sauces, under 0406.20.54.00 as grated Italian-type Provolone. Complies with Chapter 4 cheese definitions without non-milk substitutes.
Micro-Grated Grana Padano Powder
Micro-grated Grana Padano cheese powder, similar to Reggiano, made from partially skimmed cow's milk, aged minimum 9 months. Falls under 0406.20.54.00 as grated Reggiano-type Italian cheese per tariff description.
Powdered Sbrinz Cheese
Finely powdered Sbrinz, hard Swiss-Italian cow's milk cheese aged 18+ months, used in grated form for cooking. Specifically named in 0406.20.54.00 tariff description for powdered Italian-type cheeses.
Grated Asiago Cheese Stravecchio
Grated Asiago Stravecchio, aged cow's milk cheese often classified as Italian-type similar to Grana, under 0406.20.54.00 for grated forms. Meets natural butter composition without additives.
Reggiano Parmesan Cheese Powder
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