Pecorino Siciliano Whole Loaf from China
Pecorino Siciliano is a traditional Sicilian sheep's milk cheese molded into distinctive pear-shaped original loaves of 4-6 kg. Protected by PDO status, it features a compact texture and piquant flavor from 3-4 months aging in natural caves. HTS 0406.90.57.00 applies due to its sheep's milk origin and original loaf presentation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify PDO certification for Pecorino Siciliano; only Sicilian-sourced sheep's milk qualifies for authentic classification
• Ensure proper temperature control during shipping (4-8°C) to maintain loaf integrity; rejects occur for rind damage