Flaked Reggiano Cheese
Hand-flaked Reggiano Parmesan from cow's milk wheels, packaged flat not as loaves for gourmet use. Under HTS 0406.90.31.00 as note 21 Italian-type cow's milk cheese not in original loaves.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If still in loaf segments
Partial loaves may qualify as original form under loaf provisions.
If blue-mold processed
Blue-mold Italian-types enter separate note 18 quotas.
If >95% lactose byproduct
Whey byproducts from grating exclude to sugars per chapter note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide flaking method docs; allocate to quota countries like EU
• Watch for reclassification if flakes resemble grated form
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.31.00
Grated Romano Cheese (Cow's Milk)
Finely grated Romano cheese made from cow's milk, not in its original loaf form, specifically produced for grating and culinary use in Italian dishes. This falls under HTS 0406.90.31.00 as it is an Italian-type cheese (Romano) from cow's milk, processed from its original loaf and entered under the quantitative limits of additional U.S. note 21 to chapter 4.
Shredded Parmesan Cheese (Cow's Milk, Not in Loaf)
Shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano style cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, processed beyond its original wheel or loaf form for direct use in cooking. Classified under HTS 0406.90.31.00 as an Italian-type cheese (Parmesan/Reggiano) from cow's milk, not in original loaves, subject to note 21 quota provisions.
Cubed Provolone Cheese (Cow's Milk)
Pre-cut cubes of Provolone cheese made from cow's milk, packaged for retail not resembling original loaves, ideal for salads and snacks. This product is under HTS 0406.90.31.00 as cow's milk Provolone, an Italian-type cheese processed from original form, entered pursuant to U.S. note 21 quotas.
Sliced Romano Cheese for Retail
Thinly sliced Romano cheese from cow's milk, vacuum-sealed for consumer use, distinctly not in loaf form. Falls under HTS 0406.90.31.00 as processed cow's milk Romano (Italian-type), entered under the strict quantitative limits of additional U.S. note 21.
Shredded Reggiano Parmesan Blend
Shredded blend of Reggiano-style Parmesan cheese from cow's milk, not presented in original loaves, for pasta and pizzas. Classified in HTS 0406.90.31.00 as Italian-type (Reggiano) cow's milk cheese pursuant to note 21 import quotas.
Diced Sbrinz Cheese (Cow's Milk)
Diced Sbrinz cheese, a hard Italian-type variety from cow's milk, cubed and packaged not in original loaf form. This qualifies for HTS 0406.90.31.00 under note 21 as cow's milk Italian-type cheese outside original loaf presentation.