Pecorino di Filiano PDO Loaf
Pecorino di Filiano from Basilicata, Italy, forms traditional 4-8 kg loaves with compact texture from 60-90 days minimum aging of local sheep's milk. PDO protected with characteristic straw wrapping on natural rind. HTS 0406.90.57.00 covers this ungrated Pecorino in original form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sheep's milk but not specifically Pecorino type
Pecorino requires regional naming conventions; generic sheep's cheese classified separately.
If Emmentaler-process or eye formation present
Specific cheese processes exclude from Pecorino loaf; eye formation triggers Swiss-type quota.
If dried whey concentrate rather than cheese
Whey-based products >95% lactose excluded from Chapter 4 cheeses per chapter note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• PDO certificate from Italian consortium required for authentication; counterfeit regional Pecorino faces seizure
• Aggregate quota monitoring via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program; early-year entry maximizes availability
• Avoid vacuum packaging that distorts loaf shape; traditional straw or paper wrapping preserves 'original loaf' status
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