Romano Cheese from Argentina Cow's Milk from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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