0406.90.41.00/Romano Cheese from Cow's Milk/Germany

Romano Cheese from Cow's Milk from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

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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