Aged Cow's Romano Grating Cheese from Mexico
Extra-aged cow's milk Romano specifically prepared for grating, in chunk form not loaves. HTS 0406.90.43.00 covers 'other' Romano made from cow's milk under strict import quotas. High salt, low moisture content defines product characteristics.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Lab certification of min. 32% protein (dry basis) confirms grating cheese status
• Avoid plastic rinds—natural rind only to prevent 1901 classification
• Quota year runs calendar year; plan shipments early to avoid over-quota rates