Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese Wheels
Aged Parmesan cheese made exclusively from cow's milk, grated or in wheel form, classified under HTS 0406.90.66.00 as an Italian-type cheese described in additional U.S. note 21. This subheading applies to specific quota-entered imports of such cheeses not in original loaves. Imports require USDA licensing due to quantitative restrictions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in original loaves
Italian-type cheeses like Parmesan in original loaf form classify under 0406.90.41, separate from processed/not-in-loaf under quota note 21
If made from sheep's or goat's milk
Romano made from sheep/goat milk (not cow's) falls under 0406.90.48, outside cow's milk Italian-type provisions
If grated or powdered with binders
Grated Parmesan with added binders/stabilizers becomes cheese preparation under Chapter 19, not primary cheese
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as this falls under quota provisions of note 21; verify cheese meets cow's milk Italian-type specifications (Parmesan); ensure documentation proves compliance with fat content and aging requirements to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.66.00
Imported Grated Provolone Cheese
Grated provolone cheese produced from cow's milk, subject to quota entry under additional U.S. note 21 for Italian-type cheeses. This HTS covers processed forms not in original loaves, typical for retail grated products. Quota allocations apply mainly to Argentina, EU-27, and Uruguay.
Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Shreds
Shredded Romano cheese made from cow's milk, entered pursuant to U.S. note 21 quota provisions for Italian-type cheeses. This subheading targets processed cow's milk Romano not in loaf form, common in food service packaging. Subject to strict import licensing.
Reggiano Parmesan Rinds
Imported rinds from cow's milk Reggiano Parmesan cheese, classified as processed Italian-type cheese under quota 0406.90.66.00. These are typically used for flavoring stocks and soups, meeting note 21 specifications for EU-origin products. Quota licensing mandatory.
Sbrinz Cheese Crumbles
Cow's milk Sbrinz cheese in crumbled form, an Italian-type hard cheese entered under strict U.S. note 21 quota at HTS 0406.90.66.00. Known for its granular texture after aging, this processed form suits pasta toppings and grated blends.
Goya Cheese Blocks
Processed Goya cheese from cow's milk in block form, specifically provided for under quota-limited HTS 0406.90.66.00 per note 21. This Spanish-style Italian-type cheese is aged and suitable for grating or melting applications.
Provolone Cheese Mixtures
Blends containing provolone made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.90.66.00 quota when entered per note 21 provisions. Excludes mixtures with 0406.90.61/63 cheeses, focusing on pure Italian-type compositions for pizza and pasta.