Processed Romano Cheese Loaf from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• 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