Grana Padano Grated Parmesan-Style
Grated Grana Padano, a Protected Designation cow's milk cheese similar to Parmesan with nutty flavor from extended aging. Falls under HTS 0406.90.41.00 as Reggiano-type Italian cheese from cow's milk, subject to additional U.S. note 21 import quotas.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole wheels/loaves
Intact forms of Grana/Parmesan-style are in original loaves under 0406.90.31.
If flavored or mixed
Flavored variants lose cheese identity, becoming food preparations under Chapter 21.
If generic other cheese
If not specifically Italian-type per note 21, general other cheese quota applies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include Grana Padano Consortium certification; allocate quota share via USDA program; test for milk solids-not-fat to confirm cheese character per chapter note
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