Romano Processed Cheese Spread from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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%