Powdered Pecorino Romano Cheese from Germany
Powdered Pecorino Romano grating cheese derived from cow's milk Romano, meeting Italian-type cheese criteria. Classified under HTS 0406.20.77.00 for grated/powdered forms containing or processed from listed Italian cheeses, pursuant to U.S. note 21 quota.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify country of origin quotas (e.g
• EU 5,407,000 kg max); apply early for licenses via USDA regulations
• Include lab analysis confirming >80% milkfat from authentic Romano processing to avoid reclassification
• Package labeling must specify 'grated/powdered' to distinguish from block cheese; watch for moisture content pitfalls