0406.90.66.00/Cow's Milk Romano Cheese Shreds/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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