Romano Cheese from Cow's Milk from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
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
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