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Chopped Romano for Pizza Topping

Chopped Romano cheese from cow's milk, specifically sized for pizza toppings, not in original loaf. HTS 0406.90.31.00 applies as processed Italian-type (Romano) cow's milk cheese under note 21 quantitative restrictions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+17.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico25%+10.0%35%
🇨🇦Canada25%+10.0%35%
🇩🇪Germany25%+10.0%35%
🇯🇵Japan25%+10.0%35%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.77Lower: 27.5% vs 42.5%

If in grated/powdered pizza form

Powdered or finely grated pizza cheeses prioritize grated subheading.

2106.90.06Lower: 17.5% vs 42.5%

If with flavor additives

Flavored cheese preparations exclude to compounded food products.

0406.10.84Lower: 27.5% vs 42.5%

If fresh unripened pizza cheese

Unripened versions classify under fresh cheese quotas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as pizza topping to support non-loaf status; prorate quotas for partial entries

Pitfall: temperature control failures during shipping void compliance

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