Romano Cheese Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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