Romano Cheese from Argentina Cow's Milk from China
Romano cheese made from cow's milk, produced in Argentina, imported under the quota provisions of General Note 15. This hard, grating cheese meets the specific composition and aging requirements for Italian-type cheeses listed in subheading 0406.90. It is classified here due to its adherence to the tariff schedule's quota entry conditions for designated countries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required by Additional U.S
• Note 23; verify product origin certification from Argentina; ensure compliance with quota tracking to avoid over-quota duties