Sliced Romano Cheese for Retail from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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