Romano Processed Cheese Spread
Spreadable processed cheese made from Pecorino Romano, an Italian-type cheese, blended and pasteurized for direct consumption. Classified in 0406.30.79.00 as other processed cheese containing Italian-types, not meeting fresh or grated criteria. Adheres to dairy processing standards without exceeding moisture limits for cheese classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grated or powdered form
Grated Italian-type cheeses like Romano classify under grated subheadings.
If qualifying as dairy spread <80% milkfat
Spreadable emulsions with 39-80% milkfat fall under butter/dairy spreads in 0405.
If with significant non-milk additives
Products replacing natural milk constituents shift to food preparations in Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as processed from Romano to justify 0406.30 classification; include fat content verification
• Secure import license from USDA given aggregate quotas (e.g
• Argentina 6,383,000 kg for Italian-types)
• Beware misclassification as dairy spread (0405) if milkfat under 39%
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