Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Shreds from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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