Powdered Grana Padano Imitation Romano from China
Powdered cheese processed from cow's milk Romano-style (Grana-like), qualifying as Italian-type. HTS 0406.20.77.00 covers such grated/powdered products under note 21 for quota entry from approved countries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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 product fits 'containing or processed from' definition with cheese maker affidavits
• Monitor USTR-approved reallocations if primary country quota exhausted
• Label accurately as 'grated/powdered' to prevent confusion with fresh cheese subheadings