Pecorino di Filiano PDO Loaf from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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