Israeli Labneh Spread from Mexico
Labneh is a strained yogurt cheese popular in Middle Eastern cuisine, made by fermenting and heavily straining milk to achieve a spreadable consistency. Classified under HTS 0403.90.87.00 as an Israeli-origin fermented milk product entered pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions. It qualifies as 'other' fermented or acidified milk due to its unique straining process.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include certificate of origin specifying Israeli production for General Note 15 eligibility
• Maintain fat content documentation as Customs may verify against dairy spread definitions
• Monitor USDA dairy import quota status to ensure availability before shipment