0406.90.43.00/Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Wheel/Japan

Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Wheel from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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