Romano Cheese Powder from China
Powdered Pecorino Romano or cow's milk Romano cheese for grating over pasta. HTS 0406.20.95.00 covers this as 'other' grated cheese since it's not in original loaves qualifying for Italian-type quota (0406.20.51). Used extensively in food service.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Distinguish from loaf form (0406.10.54) with lab reports showing powder consistency
• Large quota access for Argentina; ensure origin certificates for optimal duty treatment