Pecorino Sardo Dolce Original Cylinder from Germany
Pecorino Sardo Dolce from Sardinia features compact cylindrical loaves (3-5 kg) made exclusively from sheep's milk, aged 20-60 days for a sweet, delicate flavor. The natural rind and firm paste distinguish it as not grating-suitable. Falls under HTS 0406.90.57.00 for Pecorino in original loaves.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Sardinian origin certificate mandatory; verify 100% sheep's milk via fat/protein analysis to avoid cow's milk blend reclassification
• Quota tracking essential—monitor USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports for remaining Pecorino allocations
• Label as 'not for grating' explicitly; CBP rejects ambiguous sheep's milk cheeses without clear loaf form documentation