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
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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