Sliced Romano Cheese for Retail from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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