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Ricotta Salata Powder

Aged and powdered Ricotta Salata cheese for Sicilian dishes. Under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated cheese; whey-based but meets cheese criteria per chapter notes. Salted and pressed before powdering.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+20.0%28.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10Lower: 21% vs 28.5%

If fresh whey cheeses

Unaged Ricotta classifies as fresh cheese.

0404.10Lower: 12.5% vs 28.5%

If unmodified whey concentrate

Pure whey products without cheese characteristics stay in 0404.

2009.89Lower: 12.5% vs 28.5%

If vinegar-preserved

Pickled cheese powders classify as preserved vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Whey origin documentation but molded characteristics qualify as cheese

• High salt content requires nutritional labeling

• Distinguish from fresh Ricotta under 0406.10

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