Goya Cheese Shreds
Shredded Goya cheese from cow's milk, a Spanish-style grating cheese similar to Parmesan. HTS 0406.90.68.00 for other containing Goya (cow's milk), excluding quota mixtures. Meets natural butter definition limits in Chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed with specific fat content
Processed Italian-types with defined butterfat go to grated subheadings.
If sold as retail set with crackers
Cheese in consumer sets with non-dairy items classifies as preparations.
If containing blue-mold elements
Mixed mold cheeses fall under blue-mold quota (Note 17).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Apply for license per Note 21; Uruguay has 1,178,000 kg access
• Document milkfat <80% to avoid butter/dairy spread confusion (heading 0405)
• Ensure no emulsifiers added, per butter note exclusion
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.68.00
Grated Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese
Finely grated Parmesan cheese made from cow's milk, typically used in cooking and as a table topping. This falls under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as 'other' cheese containing Parmesan made from cow's milk, not in original loaves and outside specific quota subheadings for mixtures. It meets Chapter 4 criteria for processed cheese products derived from named Italian-type varieties.
Shredded Provolone Cheese Blend
Pre-shredded Provolone cheese made from cow's milk, often blended lightly for melting properties in pizzas and dishes. Classified under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as other cheese containing Provolone from cow's milk, excluding specific mixtures in 0406.90.61/63. Fits Chapter 4 as processed substitute from named varieties without exceeding quota exclusions.
Romano Cheese Powder for Manufacturing
Powdered Romano cheese from cow's milk, dehydrated for industrial food processing like sauces and snacks. HTS 0406.90.68.00 covers this as other containing Romano (cow's milk), not fitting grated retail or excluded mixtures. Complies with Chapter 4 notes excluding high-lactose whey products.
Reggiano-Style Grated Cheese
Grated Reggiano-style cheese from cow's milk, imitation but classified by composition. HTS 0406.90.68.00 for other Reggiano-containing (cow's milk). Fits as substitute per heading scope.
Mixed Italian Cow's Milk Cheese Rinds
Processed rinds from Romano, Provolone, and Parmesan cheeses (cow's milk) for broths. 0406.90.68.00 as other containing named types, excluding specific mixtures. Chapter 4 covers even rinds as cheese parts.
Sbrinz Cheese Crumbles
Crumbled Sbrinz cheese made from cow's milk, a hard grating variety used in Swiss-Italian cuisine. Falls under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as other cheese containing Sbrinz (cow's milk), processed form not in loaves. Adheres to Chapter 4 exclusion of non-dairy substitutes.