Pecorino Umbro Original Loaf from China
Pecorino Umbro from central Italy's sheep milk creates 5-7 kg wheel-shaped original loaves, aged 1-4 months for balanced pungency. Firm texture prevents grating suitability. Precisely matches HTS 0406.90.57.00 criteria for ungrated Pecorino loaves.
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
• Regional production proof via Italian chamber of commerce documents prevents origin disputes
• Fat content lab certification (>45% dry matter typical for Pecorino) avoids low-fat cheese quota (Note 25)
• Declare exact loaf weights and dimensions; variance >10% from standard triggers re-inspection