0406.90.43.00/Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Wheel/Mexico

Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Wheel from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

19.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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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