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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh ungrated wheels
Whole Grana Padano blocks classify under other fresh cow's milk cheeses outside specific Italian-type quotas.
If whey protein concentrate >80%
High whey protein concentrates from cheese production excluded from Chapter 4, go to Chapter 35 albumins.
If derived as whey byproduct
Cheese-making whey concentrates meeting modification criteria classify under whey provisions if separated.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Grana Padano often treated as Reggiano equivalent—confirm with Customs; secure triple quota check (general, blue-mold, Italian); test for moisture content compliance
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