Processed Romano Cheese Loaf
Processed cheese made from cow's milk Romano, formed into loaves not grated or powdered, containing or processed from authentic Italian-style Romano cheese. This falls under HTS 0406.30.77.00 as it meets additional U.S. note 21 for Italian-type cheeses entered under quota provisions with specific fat content and processing standards.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in original loaves over quota limit
Exceeds note 21 quota quantities, shifts to other Italian-type cheeses not under specific quota provisions.
If containing non-milk fats or emulsifiers exceeding dairy limits
Chapter 4 excludes products replacing natural milk constituents with other substances like vegetable fats.
If butterfat content 0.5% or less by weight
Qualifies under low-fat cheese provisions in additional U.S. note 25, separate quota.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota under additional U.S. note 21; no Mexico-origin allowed
• Provide certification verifying cheese is processed from genuine Romano meeting Chapter 4 notes on milkfat and composition
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring not grated/powdered (0406.20) or fresh/unprocessed (0406.10); common pitfall is quota exhaustion
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.77.00
Reggiano Process Cheese Cubes
Cubed processed Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese from cow's milk, containing or processed from Italian-type, entered pursuant to note 21 quota. Classed in 0406.30.77.00 as other processed cheese form.
Provoletti Processed Cheese Bar
Bars of processed Provoletti cheese, Italian-type from cow's milk, not powdered, for note 21 quota. HTS 0406.30.77.00 covers this as processed other including mixtures of Italian cheeses.
Romano-Provolone Process Mix
Processed cheese mixture of Romano and Provolone, both Italian-types, not grated, under 0406.30.77.00 quota per note 21.
Parmesan-Sbrinz Processed Wheel
Processed wheels blending Parmesan and Sbrinz Italian-types, cow's milk, quota-eligible under 0406.30.77.00.
Goya-Reggiano Process Loaf
Loaf of processed Goya and Reggiano cheese blend, entered under note 21 in 0406.30.77.00.
Parmesan Process Cheese Block
Blocks of processed Parmesan cheese (Reggiano-style) from cow's milk, not grated or powdered, derived from or containing Italian-type Parmesan. Classified in 0406.30.77.00 per U.S. note 21 quota for processed Italian cheeses with defined composition excluding added emulsifiers.