Romano Cheese Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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