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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed from Italian-type but low-fat
Italian-type cheeses meeting low butterfat criteria (note 23) shift to separate quota subheadings.
If in original loaves under quota
Unprocessed original loaf Romano qualifies under specific fresh Italian-type loaf provisions.
If infant formula ingredient form
Highly processed whey-derived products from cheese making exclude to infant food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify slices confirm 'not in original loaves' per HTS terms; track quota usage via USDA portal
• Common issue: incorrect country-of-origin certification blocking license issuance
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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)
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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.
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.
Crumbled Goya Cheese
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