Romano Processed Cheese Spread from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
• 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%