Romano Cheese from Cow's Milk from China
Romano cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, aged to develop its characteristic sharp, salty flavor and granular texture. This hard Italian-style cheese falls under HTS 0406.90.41.00 as it is specifically listed in additional U.S. note 21 for Italian-type cheeses made from cow's milk, not in original loaves, and entered pursuant to quota provisions.
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 import license from USDA before entry as required for quota provisions in note 21; ensure certificate of origin confirms eligible country like Argentina or EU; avoid misclassification by verifying cow's milk composition and non-loaf form to prevent quota denial