Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Wheel from China
A wheel of hard, granular Romano cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, aged over 5 months with a sharp, salty flavor. This cheese falls under HTS 0406.90.43.00 as 'other' Romano made from cow's milk, not in original loaves, distinct from sheep's milk Pecorino Romano. It meets Chapter 4 criteria for Italian-type cheeses processed for grating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as this subheading falls under Additional U.S
• Note 23 quota (country-specific limits apply, Mexico prohibited)
• Provide certificate of origin and lab analysis confirming cow's milk origin and fat content to avoid reclassification