Powdered Pecorino Romano Cheese from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm cow's milk origin documentation as sheep's milk Romano uses different codes; apply for quota license well in advance; label powder fineness to distinguish from blocks