Asiago Pressato Cow's Milk Cheese
Asiago Pressato, a fresh-style aged cheese from cow's milk with a mild, creamy taste, often cut into portions. It qualifies under HTS 0406.90.41.00 as an Italian-type cheese akin to Provolone/Reggiano styles from cow's milk, entered pursuant to U.S. note 21 quotas.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 15% | +17.5% | 32.5% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 15% | +10.0% | 25% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 15% | +10.0% | 25% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 15% | +10.0% | 25% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 15% | +10.0% | 25% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over quota or non-Italian type
Non-quota Italian-types or other cow's milk cheeses classify as 'other' under 0406.90.48.
If fresh unripened
Fresh Asiago without ripening may be unripened cheese under 0406.10 per chapter structure.
If infant formula ingredient
Grated for infant foods falls under prepared dairy products quota in note 1.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Document minimum aging (30 days for Pressato) and cow's milk exclusivity; monitor Uruguay/EU quotas; use tamper-evident packaging to preserve weight for duty calculation per note
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Vaccino Romano Wedges
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