Romano Cheese Grated Mix from China
Grated Pecorino Romano cheese from cow's milk, often mixed lightly with anti-caking agents for shelf stability. Classified under HTS 0406.20.91.00 as powdered/grated cow's milk cheese outside specific Italian-type quotas. Used primarily in Italian cooking for pasta dishes and casseroles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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 not subject to Italian-type cheese quotas (Note 22); provide lab analysis showing cow's milk base
• Include commercial invoice detailing grating process and milkfat percentage; avoid moisture content exceeding fresh cheese limits