Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Shreds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document cow's milk origin and exclude sheep/goat Romano variants; track quota availability via USDA portal before ordering; test for moisture/fat content to confirm primary cheese status vs preparations